Madison county Sheriff John Mehr is wishing out Citizens a joyful and safe Holiday Season and offers these safety reminders:
· Always lock your vehicles and place packages out of site, in your trunk when possible.
· Be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times, especially at night.
· Park in lighted areas and as close to your stores as possible.
· At night, avoid shopping alone.
· Don’t flash your cash and carry as little cash as you can.
· Use a designated driver for holiday parties involving alcohol, or prescription drugs and do not use illegal drugs.
· Watch out for Fire Starters, ie candles, fireplaces and turkey fryers.
· Plan UPS delivers when someone is at home.
· Always buckle up, even when traveling a short distance.
· Put the cell phone away. Distracted driving is the cause of 1/4th of the traffic accidents and fatalities.
· Beware of telephone scams and Con-Artists who are trying to steal your money.
· Do not post your travel plans and locations online. You are asking to be burglarized.
· At home, don’t overload your electrical outlets…….water your trees daily and stay in the kitchen while cooking.
Hopefully, these simple reminders will make your Holiday season more enjoyable and stress free.
Sheriff Mehr asks you to call the MCSO if you see or suspect anything suspicious and use your cell phones to take photos of license plates or any unusual activities.
