No matter where you live, you want
to be sure in the knowledge that you and your family are safe there. This can
mean anything from knowing who your neighbors are, making sure you take proper
precautions against crime, or being watchful and mindful of your surroundings. We
have already talked about safety in the home and summer specific safety. Here
are some tips some websites that can help you out!
Whether you are moving into a new
neighborhood or someone new has moved into yours, don’t be afraid to say hello!
In this world of constant connection through phones, computers, and other
electronics, we seem to forget interpersonal contact. Get to know your
neighbors, face-to-face. It can’t hurt to know who lives around you. Join or
create a block club for your neighborhood. Not just the people but the
businesses, schools, churches, and organizations in your neighborhood as well.
Become an active participant in your community and you will know when something
isn’t right much quicker than if you don’t.
Helpful Links
SpotCrime.com – You type in an address and then it gives you a list of the exact
locations of crimes reported within a designated radius, and between designated
dates.
City-Data.com – It hosts -- for many larger cities -- very popular forums,
frequented by locals. Each of the 50 states has its own forum, with larger
metropolitan areas having specific sub-forums.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports - Crime statistics from across the country culminate in the
FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report, where they are sorted by city and
state.
NeighborhoodScout.com – This site has an accurate rating system by which it maps and
color-codes neighborhoods in terms of their safety.
RelocationEssentials.com – This site allows you to narrow crime searches by
city and ZIP code, giving you a chart that compares the particular area's
crimes statistics with those of the country in general.
U.S. Department of
Justice Sex Offender List - All people convicted
of sexual offenses in the United States must -- upon parole or release --
register his or her residential and commercial addresses with the applicable
state government. This listing directs to each state’s own list.
Family
Watch Dog – Offers
different safety information about crime, sex offenders, and also FDA alerts.
Neighborhood Safety Network – Through the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission. Provides information on how to keep your community safe.
National Crime Prevention Council – They have safety tips on a
multitude of things, but this link takes you straight to the Neighborhood
Safety sector.
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