SUBTERRANEAN PARKING LOT TIPS

• Know what floor you are parked on.
  
• Avoid walking alone if possible.
  
• Walk with a group to and from your vehicle.
  
• Ask a security guard to walk you to your vehicle.
  
• Know what time business associates and friends arrive at work and leave to go home.
  
• Avoid taking shortcuts.
  
• Carry something with you such as your keys in your hand, an umbrella, a pencil or pen, pepperspray, etc.
  
• Don't go through your personal propery as you are walking, such as your purse, wallet or briefcase.
  
• Report lights that are out or flickering.
  
• Report doors that should be locked or unlocked.
  
• Know what time the garage or parking lot closes.
  
• Know where your keys can be picked up if the lot is closed when you leave work.
  
• When you are approaching your vehiles, look around in the general vicinity.
  
• Look at, around and near pillars.
  
• Look carefully around you vehicle.
  
• Check under, around and inside your vehicle before entering if possible.
  
• Check your truck and lid.
  
• Have your keys in your hand.
  
• Lock your doors as soon as you get in.
  
• When you start your vehicle look through the rear view mirrors and be alert.
  
• Look for anything that seems out of place or curious.
  
• Turn on your headlights while driving in the garage.
  
• Place your purse in a concealed place.
  
• If you will be working late, notify your supervisor.
  
• If you are taking the stairwell, don't take shortcuts.
  
• Be familiar as to where the doors lead to.
  
• Listen as you open the stairwell door.
  
• It's not a good idea to wait for someone in a garage area by yourself.
  
• Have a plan.  Periodically imagine about situations that could happen and what you would do about it.
  
• Use common sense.