SECURING YOUR APARTMENT

• When the buzzer rings, check identity of person(s) seeking entrance before releasing spring latch on lobby door.
• Unknown or suspicious persons seeking entrance to the building should be referred to the Superintendent.
• Notify the Superintendent when your apartment will be vacant.
• Make arrangements with a neighbour or the Superintendent to receive deliveries. Do NOT leave notes on the lobby callboard.
• Do not identify yourself on the callboard as a female or senior living alone. First initials identify you. C.W. Smith.
• When moving into a new apartment, have the lock cylinder changed. Before changing or replacing locks in your apartment, check with the Superintendent first. Permission is usually required.
• Your apartment door should be equipped with good quality deadbolt locks, with a 1" bolt. Install a wide angle door viewer.
• Secure sliding doors on the balcony with "jimmy bars" or place a length of wood in the bottom track, making sure it fits snugly.
• Good quality locks should be placed on all windows, especially those opening onto rooftops or balconies.

ELEVATORS

• Do not enter an elevator if you are suspicious of the occupant(s) - wait for the next one.
• When in an elevator, stand near the floor button panel. In a difficult situation, push as many buttons as possible, particularly the ALARM button. Do not touch the emergency STOP button, as it immobilizes the elevator, perhaps between floors. If telephone available - lifting receiver automatically activates alarm.

LAUNDRY ROOMS

• Do not do laundry when you are likely to be alone.

UNDERGROUND PARKING

• Be alert to vehicles or persons following you into the garage. Never enter your car without checking that it is safe to do so.
• Don't expose yourself to unnecessary risk. Drive out of the garage if you encounter suspicious circumstances and report immediately to the Superintendent or the police.
• Lock your vehicle, remove high value, portable items.

VACATIONS

• Inform the Superintendent or a neighbour of your departure and return dates and leave a number where you can be reached in case of an emergency.
• Cancel all deliveries, including mail; or have your neighbour pick up newspapers and mail.
• Use clock timers that activate lights and radios to give the impression that someone is home.
• Small valuables should be stored in a safety deposit box.
• Before leaving, check that all doors and windows are secured.

APARTMENT LOCKERS

• Do not store valuable property in your apartment lockers.
• Report suspicious persons loitering in the vicinity of locker rooms to the Superintendent or the police.

 

  
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