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Safety Tips

• Safety & Security
• Thanksgiving break

Safety & Security

Don’t be an easy target for would be robbers! Play it safe, don’t be sorry!

• When you come and go from your property, and even when you are home, keep your doors and windows locked.
• During the day, lower your shades or close the drapes on ground floor windows to prevent anyone from looking into your house or apartment.
• Always report to the police any suspicious behavior or people in your neighborhood.
• As the holidays approach and you make travel plans to head home, or away from campus, visit your year-round neighbors and ask if they could keep an eye on your property for you.
• Try to leave some lights on so the house looks lived in, since a lot of thefts tend to take place when students are away during break periods.
• It is always a good idea to take your valuables with you if you plan on being away for the entire break periods.
• Does your apartment have deadbolt locks or peepholes?
• Do you know who is on the other side of the door before you open it? • Can windows be locked?
• Do you have blinds or curtains on your windows to discourage window peepers and thieves?
• Do shrubs and trees need to be trimmed to prevent intruders?
• Do you have outdoor lights and do they work?
• Do you store your bicycle outside? If so, is it secured to an immovable object with a high-quality lock?
• Did the management or your landlord change the locks when the old tenants moved out?
• Have there been any problems in the neighborhood or building?
• Do you avoid walking alone at night? And, if you do walk alone at night, do you stay in well-lighted, open areas?

Thanksgiving break 2008

Residence Halls Will Remain Open for the Thanksgiving Break!

Dining Services

Limited dining services are available. Visit Campus Dining for a detailed schedule of hours of operation.

Break Checklist

Residents who will be away for all or any significant period of the break should follow the steps listed below:

• Close and lock all windows and door(s).
• Take all valuables (i.e., computers, books, money, medications, clothing, etc.) that may be needed during the break. This will also be a precaution against theft or damage.
• Key(s) and identification cards should not be left.
• Remove all trash and recyclables to outside containers.
• Store bicycles inside or lock them.
• Pull shades/blinds down if room is on a ground floor. Leave shades/blinds up if room is on an upper floor. Turn off your lights.

Questions?

Contact Residence Life and Housing via email at housing@wfu.edu or telephone at 336.758.5185.