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MAKING SURE YOUR
HOLIDAY IS HAPPY
By Chief Javier Ortiz, Patrol Services Chief
No matter your travel plans, here are some tips to help your Pick up in-store. Check to see if your store offers such
holidays remain a little brighter. and if so, have the items shipped there after monitoring
the delivery status email from the company.
Holiday Package Deliveries
Patrol Services typically sees an uptick in reports about Holiday Décor Guidelines
packages stolen from unit doors this time of year. Follow One of the best things about this time of year for many of
the guidelines listed below to reduce the likelihood of be- us is decorating to your heart’s content! As you plan and
coming a victim. prepare to deck the halls, keep in mind the following rules
Retrieve packages as soon as they arrive. Check with on seasonal décor.
your delivery service for tracking service options. This Seasonal décor is allowed through Tuesday, January
service estimates the package arrival date. 15, 2019 and must not emit sounds.
Ask your delivery company to hold or forward your Do not hang decorations from the balcony ceiling or
package if you will be away for a long time. Store over your balcony railing. Hanging from other areas of
packages ordered on Amazon with Amazon Locker. your balcony is permitted provided you follow all safe-
The nearest Amazon locker location is at the 7-Eleven, ty codes.
331 S Whiting St, Alexandria, VA 22304. Decorations on the door must not protrude into the
Opt-in for the signature required delivery. hallway nor onto the door frame.
If your package is less than 20 lbs. and smaller than the Trash Disposal
“12 x 18” x 24” maximum size, you can allow Resi- Trash increase is expected this season due to more guests,
dent Services to receive your package. Fill out an au- gifts and festivities. Your help in keeping our trash rooms
thorization form and submit it to them. clean is appreciated. Ensure guests, children, and contrac-
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