If you’re leaving town for vacation or an extended stay, the City of Eden Prairie has a few tips for you to follow in order to keep your house safe:
- Sign up for Code RED, the City’s emergency notification system. If you have questions about Code Red or how to how to enter your information, contact Steve Koering at the Fire Department at 952-949-8361.
- You do not need to register or notify the Police Department of your vacation. Instead, tell your neighbors that you will be out of town and how to reach you. Ask them to call 9-1-1 if they notice anything out of the ordinary.
- Set timers on both inside and outside lights.
- Stop mail and newspapers.
- Line up someone to shovel your driveway or sidewalk to make your home appear lived-in.
- Leave the thermostat set at 50 degrees.
- Turn the water off if you’re leaving your residence for more than three weeks. Call the City’s Utility Division at 952-949-8530 if you have questions about turning off your water.
