MRSA Prevention

• Keep your hands clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed.
• Avoid contact with other people’s wounds or bandages.
• Avoid sharing personal items such as towels or razors.

Safety Campus Grounds

• Avoid taking shortcuts through isolated areas.
• Don't go for a "nature walk" through the woods alone.
• When walking, jogging, or running around the campus road after dark, wear reflective clothing and go in the opposite direction of traffic.
• Do not walk, jog, or run on campus alone after dark.
• Utilize the security escort service weeknights from 5pm-11pm  The operator at the information desk can contact security to meet you and escort you to your vehicle.

Personal Property Security Tips

• Never leave your book bag, wallet, purse, or other valuables unattended.
• Even if you are going to be gone for "just a minute," take your belongings with you.
• Don't leave easily stolen items, such as your wallet, checkbook, or jewelry, in open view.
• Don't keep large sums of money in your office, classroom or bookbag.
• Engrave your driver's license number and State on all valuables (stereo, TV, typewriter, computer, etc.)

In Your Vehicle

• Have keys ready when approaching your vehicle. Check for intruders before, and lock the door immediately after, getting into your vehicle.
• Close all windows (in addition to locking all doors) when leaving your vehicle, whether it's for a few minutes or several hours
• Lock all valuables in the trunk.
• At night, park in well-lighted areas.
• Do not attach your name or license tag number to your key ring.
• Never pick up a hitchhiker or hitchhike yourself.
• Always keep your gas tank at least half full.
• If your vehicle breaks down in an isolated area, raise the hood, lock the doors and stay inside. If someone stops to help, ask him or her to call the police. Sound the horn if you feel threatened.