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CITY OF SARATOGA PUBLIC SAFETY TIPS
** Fall into good safety habits **
Check out these tips from the City of Saratoga to keep you and your family safe this fall.
1. School traffic is back. Follow speed limits in school zones, keep an eye out for pedestrians and bicyclists (especially children), and give
yourself more time to get to your destination if your route passes by a school.
2. Biking to school is a great way to beat traffic. Wear a helmet and bright clothing, always ride with traffic, keep your eyes on the road to
spot hazards, make eye contact with drivers at intersections, signal when turning, use a taillight, and steer clear of parked cars.
3. Watch out for Halloween tricks. Wear bright, reflective clothing and use a flash light while trick-or-treating, make sure children are
accompanied by a responsible adult, watch for vehicles before crossing the road, and carefully inspect Halloween treats before they
get eaten.
4. Replace your smoke and carbon monoxide batteries when you change the clocks in the fall.
5. Winter (and flu season) is coming! Get your flu shot now.
6. Don’t let fall get you down. Check your home for trip hazards, including throw rugs that bunch up, extension cords across walkways, or
uneven pathways.
Make the most of this fall by following these tips!
** New Neighborhood Watch Requirement **
Neighborhood Watch groups are now required to hold 1 neighborhood gathering per calendar year to stay registered. Make sure your group is
eligible for the Neighborhood Watch grant and stays on the Neighborhood Watch map by holding your neighborhood activity/gathering/get
together before December 2018. For ideas and more information, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/neighborhoodwatch.
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** Get Funded **
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GRANT
Apply today for a Neighborhood Watch
Grant to help your group get started or
stay active.
www.saratoga.ca.us/neighborhoodwatch
** Tip from Captain rich **
Many of us start holiday shopping in the
fall. Here are some tips to keep you safe:
* Do not leave valuable items in plain
view in your vehicle and do not move
valuable items to the trunk while in
public
* Never leave a purse or wallet on a
store counter unattended
* Call 911 if you see anyone not wearing
a delivery company uniform removing
packages from a front patio
** More Information **
www.saratoga.ca.us/stayingsafe