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MARIEMONT VILLAGE WATCH
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
Village Watch Meetings
We invite you join Village Watch.
We meet monthly at the Parish Center – 7:00 PM
Meetings for 2007 will be held:
May 17
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
October 18
Please contact Denise McCarthy at 348-6331 or Chief Hines at 271-4089 with any questions.
As spring and summer are right around the corner, your Village Watch group would like to pass along some reminders and safety tips:
- · Watch for children playing in/crossing the streets.kkkk
- · Our parks close at dusk.
- · Keep your house locked – even when at home.
- · Keep your car doors locked.
- · Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
- · Watch your speed – residential streets are 25 mph.
- · Call 911 for emergencies, threatening situations or suspicious persons.
- · Help your neighbors out by watching their homes while they are at work or on vacation.
- · When walking when it is dark, wear reflective clothing and carry some type of light.
- · Be aware of your surroundings.
- Spring Cleaning
- · Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors (this should be done every 6 months).
- · Review your family’s fire escape plan.
- · Clean out your medicine cabinet – getting rid of left over or half used medications. Also, toss any expired prescriptions.
- · Inspect child proofed cabinet locks and door
- · Latches for wear and tear.
Our Police Department has several programs in place to help the residents of Mariemont:
- · Locked out of your car: Patrol cars are equipped with various devices to open locked cars. These can be used with written permission from the vehicle owner
- · Vacation File: Police Dept. may check the security of your home while you are away. Forms are available at the station.
- · Spare Key File: you may leave a key to your home – should you find yourself locked out.
- · Fingerprinting: Provided for child identification purposes and employment and licensing purposes.
- · Program Materials: Speakers, Films, Slides and handouts on a variety of law enforcement topics are available.
- · Senior Well-Being: Seniors are invited to register with the department so an office can check on your health and well-being, especially during extreme weather.
- · Speed Trailer: Available to help monitor speeding on your street.
- · Bike Patrol: Allows the officers to interact with the residents and police events in a more efficient manner.
Storm & Tornado Safety
- · Invest the time to create an emergency plan, including places the family will gather in response to emergency weather alerts.
- · When at home or in a building and threatening weather approaches, go to the basement or interior hall. Stay away from windows.
- · Keep basic supplies on hand like water, food, flashlights and a battery-operated radio.
- · If you are in a car or mobile home when a tornado approaches, leave immediately. Do not try to outrun a tornado. If you cannot locate immediate underground shelter, lie flat in a gully or ditch; do not get under an overpass or a bridge.
After the Storm
- · If your home is structurally damaged, leave until it can be inspected.
- · Locate the fire extinguisher before turning power back on.
- · Stay away from all downed power lines as well as any water puddles near downed or damaged lines.
- · Do not use the phone except for emergencies including power outages. Do not dial 911 unless it is a life-threatening emergency.
Safety Kit Items
- · Flashlights
- · Extra batteries
- · Candles and matches
- · Kerosene, propane or oil lamp and appropriate fuel
- · Paper plates and plastic utensils
- · Battery-powered radio (and even more batteries)
- · Wind-up or battery-operated clock
- · Extra blankets or sleeping bags
- · Containers for storing water and extra water
- · Portable fire extinguisher
- · Manual can opener
- · Canned foods that don't need to be cooked or other easily prepared foods: fresh or canned fruit, powered milk and dry cereals, canned tuna, meat spreads, cheese spreads, peanut butter and crackers.
Pet Safety Kit
- · Medications, a first-aid kit, and medical records stored in a waterproof container. A pet first-aid book is also a handy to have.
- · Sturdy leashes, harnesses, and carriers to transport pets safely and to ensure that your pets can't escape.
- · Current photos and descriptions of your pets to help others identify them in case you and your pets become separated, and to prove that they are yours.
- · Bowls, cat litter and litter box, a manual can opener, and enough food and water to feed each of your pets for at least three days. Stock up on non-perishables well ahead of time and add any perishable items at the last minute.
- · Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to board your pets or place them in foster care.
- · Pet beds and toys, if you can easily take them, to reduce stress.
- · Other helpful items include newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags, grooming items and bleach.
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