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General Home Safety and Security

Security Tips
  • If out of the home for an extended period of time, create the illusion that someone may still be    there. Leave a TV or stereo on in the room where a burglar would most likely break in. Use exterior lighting and motion detectors to minimize burglar concealment.       
  • Make sure all exterior doors have good proper locks. Install 1-inch deadbolt locks on all exterior doors. 
  •  If you're going to be away from home for a long length of time, adjust your telephone ring to the lowest volume. An unanswered phone may tip off a burglar that no one is home. Also, have a neighbor or friend collect your newspaper and mail. Never cancel delivery - you never know who has access to that information.
  •  Do not leave extra keys under doormats, potted plants, above door or any other obvious outdoor location. Thieves will generally find them. 
  •  Burglar-proof your glass patio doors by setting a pipe or metal bar in the middle bottom track of the door slide.  The pipe should be the same length as the track.
  •  Keep garage doors closed.
  •  If you get a knock at the door, check to see who it is before opening it.
  •  Place cash, jewelry and other valuables in a safe.  Don't leave them lying            around your home.
  •  Don't leave notes on the door for service people or family members. These alert the burglar that you are not home.
  •  Keep curtains and blinds closed - a definite in rooms where there is expensive equipment. Don't advertise your belongings.

 If you notice anything suspicious (a car riding the neighborhood, cars parked in your neighbor's yard that don't belong, persons standing, etc.) do not hesitate to call the police.  Most neighborhood crimes are averted by "Nosey Neighbors."  Worst case the police come and if there  is no illegal activity then there should not be a problem.

 Home Fire Safety 
  • Never leave candles or other open flames burning unattended.
  •  Make a fire escape plan for your family. Find two exits out of every room. Pick a meeting place outside.  Practice makes perfect - hold a family fire drill at least twice each year.
  • Don't leave hot irons, or burning stovetops and outdoor grills unattended while in use.Double-check that you've turned them off after use.
  • Make sure the lid stays on your trash can, and store firewood and other combustibles away from your home.
  • Don't have deadbolts that lock with an inside key. You need to get out fast if a fire starts.  A missing key could trap you inside. Also, don't nail windows shut. Make sure they open easily.
  • Regularly clear and dispose of dry or dead leaves and vegetation in your yard or areas near your home.
  • Be sure your street address is visibly posted so that firefighters can identify your home in the event of an emergency.
  • Douse cigarette and cigar butts with water before dumping them in the trash.
  • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. For the best detection and notification protection, install both ionization and photoelectric-type smoke alarms. Put them inside or near every bedroom. Test them monthly to make sure they work. Put in new batteries once a year. 

Fayette County Weather Warning Sirens Information 

Sirens will sound under the following conditions:
  • Sirens will sound during a Tornado WARNING issued for Fayette County by the National Weather Service
  • Sirens will sound during a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING issued for Fayette County by the National  Weather Service with winds of greater than 80 MPH or hails greater than 2.5 inches in diameter.  

         (Sirens will no longer sound during Thunderstorm WARNINGS while under a Tornado WATCH)      
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  • Sirens will sound when a confirmed visual sighting of a tornado is made by a creditable source ~In recreational areas a verbal warning message only from teh 911 Center will be made for Significant  Weather Alerts and  severe Thunderstorm WARNINGS.