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Safety Spotlight Fall Safety Awareness November 2016 As we “fall” into the holiday season, our lives become somewhat hectic and fast paced. The chances of becoming a target of a crime, or injured from a fall, increases as we are often in a hurry and forget some of the simple safety steps. This edition reminds residents and visitors of the importance of personal safety awareness and how to reduce the risk of potential falls. Steps to help reduce falls:   Take Your Time   Use non slip mats   Improve ligh ng   Look out for  uneven paths   Clear stairs   Steps to help reduce becoming a target of a crime:   HIDE or TAKE packages and valuables that are in your vehicle.  Don’t leave valuables in  sight.   BE  AWARE  of  your  surroundings.    Don’t  walk  distracted  with  a  cell  phone  or  headphones.   KEEP  your  personal  belongings  close  to  your  body.    Don’t  leave  a  purse  or  valuables  una ended in a shopping cart.   TALK to your children about iden fying a safe stranger ~ someone in uniform, an adult  (parent) with a child/children, a cashier at a store.     EXCHANGE  items  purchased  from  an  individual  in  a  safe  place.    Meet  in  a  populated  area or store, a well lit parking lot, or your local police department.   Life and Property Preservation Through Public Education. Police Education Fire Education Valerie Snyder Renni Burt [email protected] [email protected] 817-748-8173 817-748-8349 Visit us on Facebook at: “SouthlakePublicSafety”