1. Protecting yourself in your room.
   1. Lock your door.
   2. Lock door and window when you are alone or sleeping.
   3. Keep valuables out of sight.
   4. Keep emergency numbers by phone.
   5. Do not leave notes that you are away.
   6. Do not let strangers in residents’ hall floor or premises.
   7. Do not prop open outer doors.
   8. Do not put your address on your key ring.
   9. Know your neighbors.
   10. If you find yourself in immediate danger call 5372 or 5816 when dialing 5816 you will hear a tone and some dead space then it will start ringing.
2. Protecting yourself when walking.
   1. Avoid walking alone at night unless absolutely necessary.
   2. Keep to well lit areas.
   3. Avoid shortcuts and dark areas.
   4. Walk with purpose.
   5. Avoid potentially dangerous situations.
   6. If you feel threatened, cross the street, enter a place of business.
   7. Have your keys ready.
   8. Use security escort service between the hours of 8 PM and 4 AM.
3. Protect your car or bicycle.
   1. Always lock your car.
   2. Do not leave valuables in plain sight.
   3. Lock bikes to bike rack.
4. Protecting yourself when driving.
   1. Look into car before getting in.
   2. Never pick up strangers.
   3. Do not stop to help occupants of a stopped or disabled vehicle.
   4. If you feel that you are being followed go to police or open place of business.
   5. Raise hood, then lock yourself into your car if it breaks down.

Winter Driving Tips

OTHER ITEMS TO KEEP IN YOUR KIT

Tow chain
Set of tire chains
Brightly colored cloth or flag.
Essential medication
Plastic bags (for sanitation)
Toiletries and personal items.
Matches and candles
Newspapers for insulation.

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