Watch a neighbor's house while they're away
Offer to bring in mail and packages and water the plants.
- Who
- Adults, Teens
- Time
- Ongoing
- Cost
- Free
- When
- Any time of year
- Show up
- Next door.
How to do it
- Swap phone numbers.
- Bring in mail and packages each day.
- Report anything worrying to the police non-emergency line; never confront anyone.
Why it matters
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