Let your neighbors know you won't be home and ask them to keep an eye on the property. If you have built a positive relationship with your neighbor, you may be able to ask them to take your garbage bins out and back from the curb or alley following your departure. They can also let you know if something looks suspicious.
If you get a paper delivered to your house, have it stopped while you're gone (just like your mail!). If you're going to have it continue being delivered, ask a neighbor to take delivered papers inside. Newspapers, mail, packages, and door hangers left outside can be telltale signs that the home isn't occupied.
Keep your yard in good condition. Don't let it become overgrown, as this is another signal that no one is home.
Make sure all your doors and windows are locked. Also consider closing your blinds so people can't see into your residence.
Don't share that you are leaving your property for an extended period of time, or the details of your trip on social media.
Unplug all unnecessary electronics. This helps protect them in the event of a thunderstorm, and reduces the electricity bill while you are away.
Here are other suggestions from a previous newsletter...
Turn your heat down, but not off-- pipes can freeze and burst if the temperatures dip and there is no heat in the house
Consider using a timer for some lights in your residence
Put trash and recycling bins in their proper storage locations
Turn off your alarm clocks
Covid-19 Testing After Easter Break
Remember, as Dr. Ranit Mishori said in her April 6 email to the Georgetown Community, all undergraduate students will need to take a PCR test after Easter break the week of April 18, unless they have tested positive within the previous 90 days.
Schedule your test in advance via the One Medical App or website.
As we ease back into a world with in-person connection, we’re excited to celebrate the District’s vibrant business corridors, and the businesses that fuel our workforce returning to the office safely. To welcome back our community of locals and commuters, we’d love to treat you to a free cup of coffee every Monday from 8 - 11am thru May 2nd! Just visit any of the following participating coffee shops and mention the Free Cup of Joe initiative.
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken | 1308 G St. NW
Bourbon Coffee | 2101 L St NW
Chez Lily | 425 I St NW
Compass Coffee | 1401 I St NW
Compass Coffee | 1301 K St NW
Compass Coffee | 849 18th St NW
Compass Coffee | 1703 H St NW
Compass Coffee | 650 F St. NW
Compass Coffee | 1023 7th St NW
Cosmo Coffee | 600 Maryland Ave SW
Dua Coffee DC | 923 15th St NW
Marianne's by DC Central Kitchen - MLK Library | 901 G Street, NW
Swing's Coffee Roasters | 640 14th St NW
Swing's Coffee Roasters | 1702 G St. NW
Teaism Lafayette Park | 800 Connecticut Ave NW
Teaism Penn Quarter | 400 8th St NW
The GreenBee Café | 1129 20th St, NW
Union Kitchen | 538 3rd St NE
Zeke’s Coffee | 731 15th Street NW
To learn more about the District’s Return to Office initiatives, visit www.obviouslydc.com.
