2017_OP_Fall_Winter Newsletter

HOLIDAY SAFETY

CHRISTMAS

“We want everyone to have a happy, health and safe holiday season. The Village of Orland Park has one of the best police forces in the country, making sure residents and visitors are safe every single day. No one can deter those who want to take advantage of the abundance of “easy targets” such as unlocked car doors, presents in a car or packages sitting at a front door. Taking a few, simple precautions can help deter the possible thefts and break-ins this holiday season.” Trustee Daniel Calandriello PUBLIC SAFETY

LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE ANDWREATHSALES

Christmas tree, with gifts underneath, away from windows. When you aren’t home, it’s easy to break through a window and grab all of your gifts. Put valuables away and out of sight. REMOVE YOUR SPARE KEY That plastic rock isn’t fooling anyone. If a criminal figures out you’re away on vacation, it’s likely that he or she will check your porch for a spare key. So reach under the mat, into the mailbox, above the door frame or into the flower pot and remove your spare key before you leave on your vacation.

Remember, many of us keep our garage door openers in our cars as well. With this, possible burglars not only have access to the property in vehicles, but can gain access to homes as well. Be safe and lock your car doors. IT SHOULD APPEAR THAT SOMEONE IS HOME A simple timer can be added to lights in your home to make it appear as if someone is home and turning them on/off as different times during the evening. Curtains should be left the way they normally are kept so that nothing seems different to anyone who may be watching. Also, it is difficult for neighbors to notice movement indoors and notify the police if curtains are closed. KEEP VALUABLES HIDDEN Ask a neighbor to take in any packages that are delivered in your absence. Pretty wrapped gifts under the Christmas tree looks nice, but is also an open invitation for a burglar. Try to keep your

THINK BEFORE YOU POST If you are planning to be away this holiday season, be sure to keep your travel plans off social media networks. Never post where you are going, when you are leaving, or when you will be back. This is prime information for thieves who benefit from knowing when your house will be unattended. You can share vacation photos and posts when you return. NOTIFY A NEIGHBOR Notify a trusted neighbor of your travel plans Ask the neighbor to keep an eye on your house and report any suspicious activity. You’ll also want this neighbor to keep your walks cleared of snow and to pick up your mail and newspapers while you are away. LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS Unlocked car doors are an easy target for burglars looking to nab items from inside vehicles. Simply locking car doors and removing valuables from inside the vehicle can cut the number of auto burglaries.

GET BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TREES AND WREATHS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 24 AND ENDING WHEN ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD OUT! MONDAY - FRIDAY | 4:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY | 9:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. SUNDAY | 11 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. 14700 S. RAVINIA, ON THE SOUTH LAWN OF VILLAGE HALL THE LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE AND WREATH SALE HAS CHANGED LOCATIONS THIS YEAR! Newly located this Christmas season to the grounds just outside village hall, the Lions Club will offer their always wonderful variety of festive Christmas trees and wreathes available for purchase. All proceeds from the sale directly benefit the Lions Club and support their efforts in serving the community.

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

TREE LIGHTING AT 4:45 P.M. ORLAND PARK CIVIC CENTER, 14750 RAVINIA AVENUE

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