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 Crime prevention tips to review
While the majority of crime in Oak Park is against property, robberies and thefts do occur. Our website has a range of crime prevention information for residents to review, including tips on preventing burglaries, robberies and even identity theft. These tips could help decrease the likelihood of becoming a victim. Read more at www.oak-park.us/crimepreventiontips.
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Put the phone away while driving
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
If you use your cell phone while driving, you’re taking your eyes off the road. Distracted driving can be deadly. Follow these safety tips for a safe ride:
- Need to send a text? Pull over and park your car in a safe location.
- Designate your passenger as your “designated texter” to respond to calls or messages.
- Do not scroll through apps while driving. Struggling not to text and drive? Put your cell phone in the trunk, glove box or back seat of the vehicle until you arrive at your destination. Click here for more tips and information.
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Severe weather awareness
Early spring is a time when we talk about severe weather awareness in our area. A severe thunderstorm watch means be prepared. A severe thunderstorm warning means take action. Review the steps to take for each so that if severe weather strikes our area, you will be prepared at www.oak-park.us/severeweather. Community members who wish to receive emergency alerts from the Village are also encouraged to sign up for an account at www.oak-park.us/notifyme.
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Shredding event on April 18
One of our tips to help prevent identity theft is to shred documents that contain personal information. The Village is hosting a free paper shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 18 at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. Each household is limited to two bags or small boxes of paper items with personal information such as canceled checks, documents containing credit card numbers, social security numbers and medical information. Residents can also drop off foam products with the No. 6 symbol at this event, which are not accepted as part of the Village's single-stream recycling program. Please collect foam products in a clear, translucent bag. Find more details about the event on the Village website at www.oak-park.us/shredding426.
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CPR classes are available
The Oak Park Fire Department offers a variety of life-saving classes including infant/child CPR and training in how to use an automated external defibrillator, or AED. Classes are held at the Fire Department’s certified American Heart Association community training center in the main fire station. All courses are taught by an AHA-certified instructor. Find the 2026 class schedule and additional information about the program at www.oak-park.us/cpr.
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The Oak Park Police Department operates under a community policing strategy that includes assigning officers to neighborhoods. Click here for more information, including how to contact your RBO about safety issues in each neighborhood zone.
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