Holiday Safety Tips from the Washtenaw County Sheriff

Remember:

• Don’t leave your cars running unattended
• Park in well lit areas while shopping
• Be careful with storing gifts in your car while shopping
• Be aware of your surroundings while walking out to your car
• Are your hands full of presents
• Are your keys easily accessible
• Before putting up lights check for frayed lines and broken bulbs
• Are the trees mounted safely
• Are the trees well watered
• Check fire extinguisher and have one near by
• Be careful with candles especially near paper, gifts, and other flammable materials
• Make your home appear as someone is always home
• Use timers on lights, radios, and televisions
• Stop the mail and newspapers (or have someone pick them up)
• Have friend or relative stop by to check on the home and possibly plow the driveway/walkway
• Keep an extra car in the driveway while gone
• Don’t leave gifts where people can see through your windows
• Throw away the boxes after the holidays are over

Click here to read the entire sheriff department letter.