The City of Greensboro offers a variety of SafetyFirst advice on every aspect of public safety imaginable. To help you find this information more easily, scan the general topics below to find tips vital to your safety and the safety of your family and community.
Building Safety Building codes City ordinances Evacuation Fire inspections High-rise buildings Power outages Shelter-in-place Terrorism/bomb threats
Crime Prevention and Safety Crime prevention tips Crime statistics Crime Stoppers Domestic violence Hate crimes Identity theft Protect your business Self protection Sexual assault
Emergency Preparedness Emergency preparedness classes Tips and resources Types of emergencies
Environmental Safety Air quality Burning permits Chemical fillings for business and industry Hazardous waste safety Protecting streams and lakes Sewer overflows Waste disposal Water pollution
Fire Safety Burning permits Fires Fire inspections High-rise buildings Hydrant testing Smoke alarm installations
Holiday-Related Safety Halloween safety Holiday recycling Holiday safety
Housing/Home Safety City ordinances Evacuation Fire inspections Fires Housing codes Home security assessments Lead-safe housing Power outages Protect your property Shelter-in-place Smoke alarm installations Street addresses (importance of)
Neighborhood Safety Abandoned vehicles Community Watch programs Hydrant testing Neighborhood traffic Power outages Private property upkeep (i.e. overgrown yards, structural damage, household items in yard, etc.) Protect your community Terrorism/bomb threat
Personal Safety & Protection Bicycles -- road safety and rules and regulations Emergency medical information (Yellow Dot program) Emergency preparedness classes Gun safety How to use 9-1-1 Parenting issues Pedestrian safety People with disabilities Protect your property Protect yourself Safety on the Internet Senior safety Teens and youth safety Tips and resources Types of emergencies
Recreational Safety ATV Safety Bicycles -- road safety and rules and regulations Lakes Park Watch Pedestrian safety Pools Sports PAYS program Trails Videos
Safety Resources City Ordinances Crime prevention tips Emergency management Emergency notifications Housing codes Public safety agencies and resources Report a crime Videos by Greensboro Television Network (GTN)
School Safety Emergency notifications Safety in schools Safety on the bus Safety on the Internet School safety School route safety
Street Safety Intersection sight obstructions Neighborhood traffic Snow removal Street address (importance of) Traffic cameras
Transportation Safety ATV Safety Bicycles -- road safety and rules and regulations Car seats How to ride public transportation Pedestrian safety Public transportation safety Road closings Road/construction projects Safety on the roads School route safety Snow removal Street lights, potholes Traffic cameras Traffic signals
Weather-Related Safety Extreme temperatures Floods Hurricanes Lightning safety NOAA All Hazard Alert Radios Thunderstorms Tornadoes Winter weather