September Safety Tips

Safety Matters: September Edition
Stay Safe. Stay Aware. Stay Prepared.

• September is Suicide Prevention Month
  Check In & Know the Signs - A simple 'How are you?' matters; watch for withdrawal, hopelessness, or mood changes.
  
  Share Resources - Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
  
  
• Routine Safety & Awareness
  Lock doors/windows, secure vehicles, and remind children not to allow strangers inside.
  
  
• Firearm Safety
  Gun locks are available in the Leasing Office; always store firearms unloaded and locked.
  
  
• Weather Preparedness
  Secure outdoor items before storms, avoid floodwater, stay hydrated in heat, and keep basic emergency supplies ready.
  
  
• Crime Prevention
  Report suspicious activity, stay in well-lit areas, and lock vehicles/remove valuables.
  
  Be a good neighbor - join community watch and look out for each other.
  
  
• Noise Awareness & Ordinance
  Quiet Hours: 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.; keep noise under 50 dB at night, 60 dB daytime. Avoid loud music/outdoor speakers late. Respect neighbors; Durham issues citations without warning.
  
  
• Stay Connected
  
  • Emergencies: 911
  • Non-Emergency: 919-560-4600
  • Crimestoppers: 919-683-1200
  • Leasing Office: For routine concerns
  • Resident Safety Office (RSO): 919-683-1551 ext. 7286

Your Safety is a Priority!