Summer Safety
Summer months usually find most of us out-of-doors; when indoors, we attempt to be comfortable and cool. The SSCPC offers the following safety suggestions tailored for summertime:
Doors & Windows: Smarter Ways To Be Cool
As you should at any other time of year, be mindful and in control of your personal belongings, particularly while outdoors: lock bicycles, cars, and recreational vehicles as Seattle has an unfortunately high rate of personal property theft from vehicles, especially thefts committed at public parks. Secure your beverages, food, and other items while eating outside; to the best of your ability, put away lounge chairs and other seasonal furniture--as the saying goes, better to be safe than sorry.
For additional tips, please refer to the information found on the Home Security page of the Community Safety tab, located to the left.
- Close and lock windows and doors while away from the home
- If using open windows for ventilation, observe the following:
- --open windows only wide enough for ventilation--no more than 4 inches-- not enough for a thief to gain entry
- --a sliding window should use a dowel on the window's inside track to secure that it won't be slid opened any further
- --a double-hung window should use sash pins to better ensure it cannot be opened
- --insect screens are easy to cut out and through so it is best to close these windows while sleeping or away
- Air-conditioning (A/C) units can be removed from lower-level windows--use caution where and when installing A/C units
- While working in the yard, leave no doors open--why give potential criminals clear view of your home/garage/tool shed?
- Lock doors and windows out of your immediate sight line while you work or enjoy your yard(s)
As you should at any other time of year, be mindful and in control of your personal belongings, particularly while outdoors: lock bicycles, cars, and recreational vehicles as Seattle has an unfortunately high rate of personal property theft from vehicles, especially thefts committed at public parks. Secure your beverages, food, and other items while eating outside; to the best of your ability, put away lounge chairs and other seasonal furniture--as the saying goes, better to be safe than sorry.
For additional tips, please refer to the information found on the Home Security page of the Community Safety tab, located to the left.