How to stay safe in the neighborhood & the urban environment of NYC.
Face coverings are crucial in keeping yourself and your neighbors safe, but some little ones are having trouble coming around to the idea. If your toddler or young child is finicky about face masks, these tips sourced from PSP members might do the trick!
Ready.Gov’s Winter Weather Resources
Your Family:
Shop early and shop smart.Definitely pick up hot chocolate with mini-marshmallows, but also make sure you have easy-to-eat foods on hand in case the power goes out.
Buy some “hot hands” or other hand and feet warmers.
Keep your cell phones and other devices chargedin case of a power outage.
Check in on family membersoutside your
Plagued by skeeters? PSP members have tips to keep your yard clear so that you can hang outdoors without unwittingly turning yourself into a feast.
It’s once again the time of year to protect yourself against tick bites, particularly if you’re in a rural area and/or one where Lyme disease is more prevalent. There’s no need to panic, as Lyme is often avoidable and treatable, but knowledge is key—so be sure you’re informed, and tuck those pants into your socks before tromping out into the forest!
Pictured above is a wood tick, which does not carry Lyme disease, but is nevertheless gross.
What you need to know about staying safe and reporting a crime in Prospect Park
Thinking through creating childcare solutions with two (or more) families to help reduce costs, get childcare coverage, and create opportunities for safer socialization will take some planning. Park Slope Parents to the rescue!
Planning on outdoor activities with your pod this winter? Check out our article on Dressing Kids for Outdoor School & Play!
After a dismally empty three months, NYC’s beloved playgrounds are once again up and running—but in the Covid era, even typically carefree activities like swinging from the monkey bars require an extra level of caution. These top tips can help keep your kids safe and keep you sane.
PSP members talk about how to handle street harassment (like cat calling, sexual remarks, lewd comments, leering).
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Expecting some packages to be delivered? Here are our top tips to keep your packages from being stolen.
Park Slope Parents outlines the steps you need to take...
What do you think when you hear the phrase “public safety?”
NYPS safety alert: PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SEXUAL ASSAULT
What to tell kids when an earthquake hits (which has happened in Brooklyn!!)
Rogue Fireworks are a nuisance perpetrated by folks who think it's just hilarious to set them off on the street at 3:00am on the 4th (or rather 5th) of July. But they aren't just that.
What do you when you see a flasher in Park Slope.
There's a new kind of car break in, and it's not the kind you think.
Are car break-ins like this a thing of the past?
"Hey All,
I receive lots of emails, some funny, some serious, and some that I feel are useful to post so that our members can learn from other people’s experiences.
I’d love to know what YOU would do in this situation as a way to discuss best practices and action plans. While it’s sometimes hard to think clearly when things like the below scenario happen, having a discussion about it might just help you come up with ideas if it were to happen
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The 78th Precinct, Brad Lander, Park Slope Parents, Park Slope Neighbors, and the Park Slope Street Safety Partnership appreciated the local crossing guards on May 10, 2016 in honor of Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! All the guards were extremely thankful that their hard work was appreciated. It was a cold winter and they are out there braving all kinds of weather (like today) to help our kids/families stay safe.
The information below came from a letter that went home to parents of PS 172. There is some great information here. Please take some time to discuss with your kids...
Over the years the issue of unaccompanied adults at playgrounds has come up quite a few times. Here are some guidelines...
Don't forget the folks who get you to school safely. Park Slope Street Safety Partnership (PSSSP) appreciates our cossing guards! Here are some photos from the 78th Precinct crossing guards.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management has prepared a ton of great information and resources about where to go and what to do in the event of another bad storm.
Sledding can be a LOT of fun, but it can also cause a LOT of injuries. Each winter, thousands of children and teens end up in the emergency room because of a sledding accident. Park Slope Parents has pulled together some tips to help you sled SAFELY.
Don't Be A Victim: Never Leave Your Personal Property Unattended.
Assertive police strategies have cut crime dramatically making New York City the safest large city in the nation. You can help the NYPD keep New York City safe by following these simple tips...
As parents, we have an especially crucial obligation to teach our kids to walk safely. Walking in the city presents many challenges that parents in more rural or suburban communities don't have to deal with. There are many NYC-centric problems pedestrians and drivers face. From one-way streets to bike lanes, stop and go buses and speeding taxis – the bustle of the city traffic can make for complicated walking.
...Tips to protecting yourself from being a victim of mugging or sexual assault
What to have a "Go Bag" ready in the event of an emergency.
