In January 2018, the Naperville Police Department resolved to help our community to become “A Safer Naper” by initiating new safety topics and tips each month to educate residents on how to prevent crime and enhance their safety. Thanks to everyone’s continuous efforts, Naperville was recently named the 2nd Safest City in the United States by 24/7 Wall Street.
In December, our “A Safer Naper” campaign will focus on holiday safety. In honor of our 24th consecutive month of the campaign, we will be featuring 24 Days of Safety starting December 1.
Our days will focus on different seasonal safety topics and offer short prevention tips. For example, are you leaving town over the holidays? Have a trusted friend or neighbor take care of your home. Make sure mail, newspapers and garbage cans are not left out and your snow is shoveled. Front exterior lights on photocells that activate in the evening and shut off at daybreak are a terrific way to light up your home, and consider timers for interior lights, as well. You always want it to appear that you are home.
We all know more snow is to come this winter. Are you prepared for winter driving? Have your vehicle winterized by checking all fluids, brakes, tire pressure, tread and battery. As temperatures start to dip, keep you gas tank at least half-filled. Also, remember SLOW DOWN and DRIVE SLOWLY. Have an emergency plan and carry a winter emergency kit!
Another 24 Days of Safety topic focuses on our four-legged friends. Certain holiday houseplants can be deadly if ingested by a dog or cat, so keep those lilies, mistletoe, holly, poinsettias and amaryllis plants away from animals. Also, remember to keep your dogs and cats inside and avoid prolonged periods of exposure to the cold weather to help prevent hypothermia and frostbite.
Please visit the Naperville Police Department online (www.naperville.il.us/asafernaper), on Facebook (www.facebook.com/napervillepd) or on Twitter (www.twitter.com/napervillepd) to keep up with the daily holiday-related safety tips.
Until next year… Stay safe and stay aware.
