Neighbors Who Look Out for Each Other

The safest streets aren't the ones with the most cameras. They're the ones where neighbors know each other.

Start with names

Knock on a few doors, introduce yourself and swap phone numbers.

A simple group text

A street group chat is a great way to share news, lost pets and anything unusual.

Watch out for each other's homes

Collect mail and pull in trash cans when a neighbor is away.

Check on the elderly

Especially in heat waves, storms and outages.

Get together

A summer cookout or a fall potluck builds the trust everything else depends on.