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Have you made your New Year Resolution for a Safer 2014?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve rung in the New Year, and January\u2019s usually the month where we manifest our resolutions for the New Year and plan for improvements.<\/p>\n

As the month comes to a close, improved safety in your home or business is another area to consider as you flesh out your plans.<\/p>\n

Below are our tips to improve your safety and the overall well-being of your family.<\/p>\n

1. Get to know your neighbours!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It may be years since you moved into your new home, met some of your neighours in passing, but never really said more than a passing \u2018hello\u2019.<\/p>\n

We all live busy lives and say we\u2019ll leave the obvious to later, so make it a point this year to get to know your neighbours!<\/p>\n

An established relationship with your neighbours can be mutually beneficial.  If you\u2019re away for a period of time, it\u2019s always of help to have a neighbour collect your mail and keep an eye on your vacant home.  Remember:  A letterbox full of mail is what burglars look out for!<\/p>\n

Having this go-to person also helps you stay in the loop with neighbourhood news and events.  Look for opportunities to say \u2018hello\u2019 and offer assistance. Be the helpful neighbour that you wish your neighbours to be.<\/p>\n

2. Join your Neighbourhood Watch Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s great to see neighbourhoold watch programmes spring to life across neighbourhoods in Cyprus.  If your neighbourhood already has a neighbourhood watch programme in place, join it!  These programmes are great at bringing each neighbourhood community together and of course act as a necessary layer of security.  Your involvement will communicate a level of respect among your neighbours and you\u2019ll be showing that you care about the well being of both your family and your community.<\/p>\n

3. Emergency Safety Kit \u2013 is this really necessary?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Simply put, Yes!  Start 2014 with an organised and easily accessible compilation of resources should there be an emergency in your home.  Make sure your home emergency safety kit includes the following items:<\/p>\n