Safety Tips for Living Off Campus
Safety Tips Now That You’re on Your Own
You're in charge of your own safety.
- 80% of student fatalities due to fire occur in off-campus student housing. Know the location of smoke alarms and fire extinguishers and how to maintain them. Do not rent any apartment that is not equipped with smoke detectors.
- Know who to call in an emergency
- Lock doors and windows and leave an outside light on.
- Do not travel alone, especially at night.
- Never use a basement or an attic as a bedroom. They become traps in the event of fire.
- Most importantly, report any crime by calling 911 (Buffalo Police) or the E District Station at 851-4416.
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