Most of you have had plenty of tips and warnings about personal safety.  So instead of boring you with lots of details (which you already know) here are a few refresher tips:

• Keep your doors locked, particularly when you aren’t home.
• Depending on the neighborhood, you may wish to lock your door when you’re home as well.
• Know the location of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.  Make sure the batteries in the smoke detectors are changed regularly.
• Never let anyone into your house who you do not know and trust.
• Keep a list of emergency numbers near a phone or a similar convenient location.
• Discuss safety issues with any roommates you may have.  Make sure you’re all on the same page to stay as safe as possible.
• Keep emergency supplies on hand, including gauze, bandages, etc.
• Be informed- Find out if your community has a neighborhood watch program.  You may wish to take part in any meetings that the watch group holds.
• Meet your neighbors...look out for them and they will look out for you!