Crime Prevention
WV Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
City Crime Prevention
Huntington Police Department: Drug and Crime Tip Line
Neighborhood Watch
Southside Neighborhood Organization: Huntington
Crime Prevention
WV Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
City Crime Prevention
Huntington Police Department: Drug and Crime Tip Line
Neighborhood Watch
Southside Neighborhood Organization: Huntington
Emergency Preparedness
The West Virginia Disaster Center
West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
West Virginia Conference United Methodist Church
Fire Safety
West Virginia Fire Commission: Office of the State Fire Marshal
West Virginia Fire Safety Resource eGuide
West Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Alarm Associations
General Safety
West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Child Abuse Prevention
Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia
TEAM for West Virginia Children
West Virgina Foundation for Rape Information
Domestic Violence
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
See the Safest Cities in West Virginia report for more information on crime statistics across the state.
In the United States, homes without a security system are three times more likely to be burglarized. Burglars want to get in and out with minimum hassle—why risk getting caught by a security system when they could just move onto the next house? Security systems send a message to burglars that your home is not to be trifled with.
With the smart home features available today, it’s easy to monitor the happenings in your home whether you’re sitting on your sofa or out running errands. Look into handy features like remote activation of your security system, control of your lighting and appliances, and live video streaming to your phone.
Don’t forget to take care of the obvious. Always lock your doors, and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbor (instead of under a flower pot or doormat). Don’t forget to close your windows at night or when you’re out. Trim bushes lining your home to eliminate hiding places, and invest in outdoor lighting to keep dark spots near your home entrances visible.
Strengthening the security of your neighborhood can start with getting to know your neighbors. You might find friends who can watch your place when you’re away, look out for a lost pet, help solve package theft mysteries, or aid in an emergency. And you can work together to build safety resources your community needs.
Avoid announcing specific vacation plans on social media or making it clear that the house is empty. To maintain a lived-in appearance, stop the mail and newspapers before you leave, and set indoor lights on variable timers. Let trusted neighbors know you’ll be gone; consider asking them to park their car in your driveway or make footprints in the snow (if it’s winter).
Data effective 11/24/20. Offers and availability subject to change.
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