Neighborhood alert is a digital tool crafted to improve community safety and communication by making it easier to report suspicious activity. It’s often used in gated communities, HOAs, apartment complexes and business campuses. Residents can communicate with neighbors, local authorities and security guards through the app to share real-time security alerts and collaborate on crime prevention strategies.
It’s a great way to help your neighborhood or block feel safer by providing an extra set of eyes that can spot any unusual activities, especially when it comes to identifying strangers on the street. You can also use it to let neighbors know when you’ll be out of town so they can keep a watchful eye on your house and make sure the mail is picked up, lawns mowed and interior lights are on.
To get started, start a neighborhood or apartment group on Facebook, Nextdoor, Ring or another social media platform and promote the group to residents in your area. Encourage members to attend a neighborhood watch meeting with your local police department to learn more about what’s being done to deter crime in your area.
Once you’ve got a good number of people willing to participate, consider adding neighborhood alert with a vanity phone number that residents can call in case they see something unusual. This will be a hard-to-forget phone number that they’ll be able to remember easily and can use to notify others in the community. It’s a great way to show your neighbors that you care about them and that you value their efforts to help make your neighborhood safe.
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