Safety at Home
Emergency Numbers
Know all emergency numbers.
Police 10111
Fire Brigade 042 291 0250
Ambulance 042 291 0749 & 083 587 7556
Safety Tips
Never leave keys in a gate or lock.
Keep your cell phone in the bedroom at night.
Make provision for good outside lighting. Switch the lights off during the day so that they do not draw unwanted attention to the property.
Mail left in the gate is a sign that nobody is home. Get a friend or neighbour to, keep a regular eye on your property and remove mail and newspapers.
Workers
Never leave workmen unattended in your home.
Conduct thorough background checks before employing anyone (permanent or casual workers).
Be careful what is discussed in front of staff.
Report Crime
Report Crime on: 10111
Use lighting to your advantage.
Lights that are on inside while it is dark outside put you at disadvantage.
Lights that are on outside when it is dark inside will allow you to observe what is going on without being seen yourself.
Lock Doors
Do not leave your garage, front or back door open.
Install security gates at outside doors and keep them locked.
Where possible, fix a door viewer and latch chain.
Valuables
Keep valuables and cash in banks or safes.
A safe that is out of sight in a cupboard is a good choice.
Fire arms & weapons
Store your fire arms in a safe and do not let anyone, including household employees and children, know that you have fire arms in the house.
Visitors
Never open the door automatically whenever the bell rings or someone knocks. Make sure the person wanting to enter is expected.
Unsuspecting domestic workers, garden staff and children are often approached by robbers pretending to be telephone repairmen, electricians, plumbers, TV licence inspectors or repairmen, municipal inspectors and many other professions. Persons who are at home during the day should be told of these scams. Emphasize the need for security to your domestic worker, so ensure his or her safety.
Be ware of persons who may visit your house because it is up for sale or who wish to sell you products they themselves have for sale, especially if they are not alone.
Donate
We receive small monthly donations from the businesses in the village and rely on funding and volunteers.
Use the details below to make an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) straight into our account: STORMS NPC, Standard Bank, Account No: 10186030264, Plettenberg Bay, Branch Code: 050714. Please use your name as reference, and get in touch with us.
Volunteer
We have an ongoing requirement for volunteers and will be posting more details on the website soon. In the meantime please get in touch with us.
