Safety Tips for Runners and Walkers

• Inform your friends or family of your exercise destination and expected time of arrival or return.
• Charge your cell phone and carry it with you.
• Carry a small light source in a pouch on you or in your car.
• Do not hide your key; carry it with you and secure your home or car while exercising.
• Stay alert to your surroundings.
• Walk or run facing traffic.
• Walk or run in the daylight.
• Walk or run with a known companion.
• Stay in a familiar area.
• Avoid heavily wooded, poor lighted or secluded areas, especially if alone.
• Don't walk or run with headphones. If you do, only use one ear bud.
• Wear bright & reflective colored clothing and shoes to improve your visibility.
• Try not to wear jewelry.
• Vary your route pattern. Don't walk or run the exact same route every day.
• Carry a whistle or hight decibel battery powered alarm device when your walk or run.
• If followed, go to the nearest residence, open business or group of people.

If you observe suspicious people or activities, call the Orange County Sheriff's Office immediately. 407-254-7433

Emergency: 911

Non-Emergency: 407-836-HELP (4357)
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