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Safety Reminders

1. Keep your doors and at least your first floor and basement windows locked at all times.
2. Check to see who is knocking before telling them to "Come on in!"
3. Be aware of all visitors in your home. Do not let anyone in your home you do not know. Event if you are having a party, try to limit your guest list to only close personal friends.
4. Never give anyone, aside from your roommates, your schedule as to when you will or will not be home.
5. If you have a large window on your front door, cover it with a curtain.
6. Make sure you pick up all advertisements from the front yard or the front porch. An accumulation of them can give the appearance that no one is home.
7. Get to know your neighbors. Not only will you gain new friends, but you will also get the added bonus of additional people looking out for you and your property, especially when you are away.
8. Do not leave ladders or other items someone could climb on laying around outside of the house.
9. If you have an alarm system, use it.
10. Have security lights installed, and replace bad bulbs as needed.
11. Have all broken doors and windows repaired.
12. If a set of keys comes up missing, have the lock replaced.
13. Keep bushes, shrubs, and trees trimmed back so they do not block windows.
14. Make every effort so it appears someone is home, event when they are not. Leave a light and a radio or TV on in the house.
15. Buy timers for lights in your house so you are not coming home to a dark house at the end of the day.
Rental property owners are responsible for reporting their information fairly and accurately. ECU does not sponsor or guarantee the properties and/or its owners or management agents listed on this site or the completeness or accuracy of such information. You are encouraged to inspect properties carefully and contact the Center for Off Campus and Community Living if you have questions. Call 252-328-2847 for more information.