Action Plans: Neighborhood

Neighborhood Watch

It's easy, it's free, and it works.

Neighborhood Watch is one of the most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing to citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer. Focusing on organization, communication and education, Neighborhood Watch participants look out for one another – without being nosey or obtrusive. They are observant of unusual activity and report suspicious activity. Participants are never asked to act in lieu of the police or pur themselves in dangerous situations.

If you and your neighbors are interested in organizing a Neighborhood Watch, contact Jim Bove of the Redmond Police Department, at 425-556-2545.

MYN -- Map Your Neighborhood

Disasters are major events that can strike anywhere, and at any time. In a disaster, traditional 911 and First Responder capabilities such as fire, police, medics, and utility personnel will be overwhelmed and unable to immediately assist individuals.

Neighborhoods that are prepared for emergencies and disaster situations save lives, reduce the severity of injuries and trauma, and reduce property damage. In addition, working together as a team and contributing as an individual develops stronger communities and improves the quality of life in the community.

Preparing your neighborhood is vital. Neighbors will likely be the first ones to offer you assistance. Neighbors that are prepared are more effective in their response to a disaster and have an increased capacity to be self-sufficient for the first 72 hours after a disaster.

Take action today. Begin by thinking about who you consider your neighbors to be. We suggest 10-20 households because the first hour of a disaster response is vital and you want the size of your neighborhood to be manageable. Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) provides excellent guidance on what to do next, as do many local programs.

LEARN...

The 9 steps to take immediately following a disaster.
How to develop a neighborhood skills and equipment inventory.
How to map your neighborhood and identify areas of concern such as gas meters.
How to verify which neighbors need extra help in a disaster such as the elderly, those with a disability, or children who may be home alone.

If you would like to get your neighborhood involved in the Redmond MYN program, contact Tom Osborn, Emergency Management Specialist, City of Redmond Fire Department, at 425-556-2276.

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