In public safety you do your best to protect your community members from all types of safety and crime issues. “Here’s What To Do Next” is about educating residents on how to handle the unfortunate situations that pop up. You can download and share these tips with your residents on the Neighbors.
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Lost your pet? Here’s what to do next!
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The idea of our beloved pets going missing is terrifying for any pet owner, as few things are as distressing. However, there there are easy steps you can take to prepare for the worst and give yourself peace of mind! Here are a couple of tips to assist you with losing your furry friend!
-Create a pet profile within the Neighbors app, if your pet goes missing instantly upload the profile to alert your neighbors.
-Invest in an animal tracker such as Tractive, which allow you to live track your pet where-ever it is.
-Upload a photo of your pet for free to Petco Love Lost, a patented pet recognition technology which will immediately search the national database of lost and found pet listings.
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Source: The Humane Society
Get into a minor car accident? Here’s what to do next!
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Involved in a car crash?
✅Check yourself and passengers for injuries
🚗Get yourself and your vehicle out of danger
👮🏽♂️Call the police
📲Exchange information
📸Document the collision
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Source: WalletHub
Traffic Light Out? Here’s what to do next!
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When a traffic signal isn’t working properly, a driver can and should report it to their local agency. Sometimes the problem is not known by law enforcement or maintenance teams.
Report any non-working traffic lights by calling [Phone Number]
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Source: SCDPS.gov
House on Fire? Here’s what to do next!
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If your home catches fire, here is what to do next!
- Know how to safely operate a fire extinguisher
- Remember to GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency phone number.
- Yell "Fire!" several times and go outside right away. ...
- If closed doors or handles are warm or smoke blocks your primary escape route, use your second way out.
- If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your exit. Close doors behind you.
- If smoke, heat or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with doors closed. Place a wet towel under the door and call 9-1-1. Open a window and wave a brightly colored cloth or flashlight to signal for help.
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Source: U.S Fire Adminstration
You’ve crashed into a utility pole. Here’s what to do next!
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"Crashing into a utility pole is no small matter. It's a serious accident that could be even more hazardous than you might think. The whole area could be electrified from any downed wires. So, if you do happen to hit a utility pole, make sure you stay safe and stay inside your car, especially if you spot any downed wires.
What You Should Do:
-Call 9-1-1
-Tell anyone who approaches your car to stay away
-Only leave the car if it’s on fire, and don’t step onto the pavement while in contact with the car. Jump out instead with your feet together.
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Source: Working for Nebraska
Package stolen? Here’s what to do next!
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If you have a package stolen, the graphic shows several steps that you can take. Additionally, consider installing security measures such as surveillance cameras or using package delivery services that offer secure drop-off options to prevent future incidents.
If your package was stolen, please call the police departments non-emergency phone number to file a report.
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Source: Neighbors