~ Michael Waters
The Barefoot Neighborhood Watch Program was established in 2009 following the Highway 31 wildfire that caused 2500 residents to be evacuated in the middle of the night. More than 100 homes were damaged in Barefoot alone, of which 69 homes were completely destroyed.
Barefoot Neighborhood Watch is a program which –
Name and Purpose of the Committee
The Barefoot Neighborhood Watch Program was established in 2009 following the Highway 31 wildfire that caused 2500 residents to be evacuated in the middle of the night. More than 100 homes were damaged in Barefoot alone, of which 69 homes were completely destroyed.
Benefits
Barefoot Neighborhood Watch is a program which –
- Creates a body of concerned, involved neighbors.
- Encourages neighbors to get to know each other and their routines and to recognize any out of place activities.
- Emphasizes the importance of being aware of suspicious activities and sounds, evaluating them and knowing how to properly communicate this information to the authorities and within Barefoot if appropriate.
- Teaches techniques to reduce the risk of being victimized.
- Advises how to make homes more secure, to accurately identify property, and how to look out for each other.
- Fosters a partnership with the North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety.
