Page 4 - FWG December Issue 2022

Security

SEE IT – REPORT IT:

Please report all security-related matters
immediately, without delay.

A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.

Onsite Control Contact details:
011 465 5466 or

076 200 5280

FESTIVE SEASON GREETINGS

Officers of the Month

24/7 Security Services extends our gratitude to the residents of

Fourways Gardens Estate for your support during 2022. We wish
everybody a safe and healthy Festive Season and best of luck for 2023!

End-of-Year Arrangements before you leave on holiday or even when
• Residents are advised to register your you go anywhere else.
house as a Holiday Home if you are • Know where your children are at all times
going away. The completed form must and do not leave children unattended or
Amukelani Mametja Petrus Ramoloto be handed in at the Control Room before without adult supervision.
leaving for the holidays. • Avoid wearing expensive-looking jewellery
On the morning of 18 September, the • Residents are advised that the Contractors’ when out and about, and please stay off
control room received a call from a Holiday will be effective from Thursday, your cell phone when in a public place – it
resident in White Ash Street reporting 15 December 2022, to Tuesday, 10 January makes you an easy target for criminals.
that there was a fire at her house. 2023. • Be aware of your surroundings and
The control room dispatched two • All required extension requests must be suspicious people when visiting an ATM or
reaction officers, Amukelani Mametja submitted via email to the General Manager, conducting cash transactions.
and Petrus Ramoloto, to attend to the Kevin Nicholson at kevin@fwg.co.za and • When shopping or visiting a restaurant, keep
matter. They took fire extinguishers the Security Manager, Edwin Mukhwa at your handbag close to you and your cell
and rushed to the house. When they sitemgefge@24-7security.co.za. phone out of sight.
arrived, they were directed to an office • Please note that all contractors' details will
located up the stairs, which smelt like expire and will need to be re-registered When Travelling
burnt electrical cables. The officers from Tuesday, 3 January 2023. • Never leave your luggage unattended.
disconnected a multi-plug from the • If you have house or pet sitters, please ensure • Store valuables in the hotel's safety deposit
wall and sprayed the cables with the that they are people that you trust, e.g. box.
fire extinguishers, to prevent any family members or close friends, and ensure • Keep your room locked, whether you're in it
further burning. Only the plug from the they are registered on the access system. or not.
wall and the electrical extension cord • Share the details of your alarm system with • If someone knocks, check who it is before
were burnt and there appeared to be the person/s who will be looking after your opening the door.
no damage to the computer or other house. • Refrain from ostentatious displays of
electrical appliances. • Please ensure that you inform all visitors and expensive jewellery, cameras and other
people who come to your property of the valuables.
The resident mentioned that their basic rules of the estate, i.e. obey the rules • Do not carry large sums of cash with you.
electrician had been there the previous of the road and all traffic signs within the • At night, steer clear of dark, isolated and
day and therefore the electrical fault estate. unknown areas.
might have been caused by the work • Please report all incidents that occur, or • It's better to explore in groups and to stick to
done by him. The reaction officers offences witnessed, immediately to the well-lit, busy streets.
inspected the office and assured the Security Control Room – 011 465 5466 or • If you are driving, plan your route in advance.
resident that it was safe. The resident 076 200 5280. • Keep the car doors locked at all times and
expressed her appreciation for their wind the windows up.
quick response and handling of the Holiday Safety • Lock valuable items in the boot.
situation. • Ensure that your home is securely locked • At night, park in well-lit areas.

Fourways Gardens • 2 • December 2022