The Saybrook Development is a safe neighborhood. This can lead to a false sense of security because residents often become lax and then the situation becomes unsafe. Personal, residential, and neighborhood safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Here are some safety tips provided by the Ferguson Township Police Department:
- Outside and inside lighting is one of the biggest factors for discouraging theft and vandalism. Having a residence well-lit will discourage thieves and vandals who are looking for an easy target.
- Windows hidden by overgrown bushes and landscaping can provide undetected access and home entry. Routinely pruning bushes and landscaping will remove the overgrown cover for entry.
- Newspapers, fliers, and packages left in easy sight are a sign declaring the home is presently unattended. Arrange to have daily deliveries from accumulating in plain sight.
- Low cost security systems are available locally and may be installed quickly and easily. Capabilities include video, audio, and alert monitoring remotely from the internet and cell phones.
- Suspicious activity should be reported as soon as possible using the 911 emergency call service. The emergency service is available 24/7 and its use is strongly encouraged by the Ferguson Township Police Department. Reporting suspicious activity will often prevent a crime. Do not wait until Monday 9:00 AM to call.
- Non-emergencies should be reported as soon as possible using the 1-800-479-0050 call service. The non-emergency service is available 24/7 and its use is strongly encouraged by the Ferguson Township Police Department. Again, do not wait until Monday 9:00 AM to call.
- Parking on the street overnight during the winter with a 2+ inch accumulation of snow may result in your car being towed without warning by Ferguson Township. Monitor winter weather forecasts to ease the snow plowing efforts.
- Snow removal for sidewalks is required within 24 hours of falling. Comply with the Ferguson Township ordinance or arrange to have the snow removed in your absence in a timely manner.
- Review the Stay Informed link on the Ferguson Township Police web-site for other useful information at www.twp.ferguson.pa.us/Police.
- Bears will eat anything including garbage and bird seed. They long remember specific houses where they once had eaten. Remove all outside food sources to prevent return visits by bears. Should a bear find and eat bird seed, Ferguson Township police will insist that the bird feeder be removed to discourage bears from returning.
- Tot-Finder window fire stickers, once encouraged by townships, are no longer encouraged because they point to a child’s bedroom where abduction may occur. Review fire prevention tips to guard against fire and other related dangers. For more fire safety tips, visit http://www.redcross.org/
- Speeding in the development is not tolerated. Frequent occurrences will result in the HOA calling Ferguson Township police to monitor offenders.
- Vacations leave homes unattended for extended periods of time. Call the Ferguson Township police and inform them of your vacation begin and end dates and request police monitoring of your home.