All staff who can work at home should continue to do so. Only with an explicit request from a supervisor should a staff member return to campus. For more information, review COVID-19 Workplace Guidance.
Apartment Safety Tips
- Consider your proposed apartment in relation to Yale Services that are available in the area (e.g., Does the shuttle travel there?)
- Notice locations of Blue Phones going toward building.
- Know which streets are well-lit on the route to your apartment.
- Notice adjacent properties and whether they are maintained.
- Does the outside door to the building close and lock behind you?
- Examine the perimeter lighting of the building at night.
- Is there an entrance in back (i.e., where you park your car), and is the way to the building door lit well?
- Is there an intercom entry system? If not, is there a viewer on the door?
- Are there bug screens on the windows?
- Check the locking hardware on the main door, any hallway doors, and the front door to the building. Are they all in working order, and do they close behind you?
- Talk to tenants in the building. Does the landlord promptly fix things that break?
- Look at the overall maintenance of the building. If upkeep is poor, this may be a clue that security is lax.
- Are the first-floor hallway and apartment windows protected?
- Is there a gap in the door latch that could compromise its effectiveness?
- Is there a dead bolt for the door to your apartment and for any other perimeter doors?
- Is there a viewer on your front door to determine who is knocking?
- If there is a fire escape near your window, is the window protected?
- Restrict the possession of house keys. Change locks if keys are stolen or if you move into a previously occupied residence. Do not hide keys outside the residence.
- Hide or secure any valuables when you are not at home.
- Lock all entrances at night, including any garages or out buildings. Keep the house locked even if you are at home. Ensure locks are working properly.
- Develop an emergency plan and an emergency kit including a flash light, battery operated radio and first aid kit.
- Be alert to public work crews or other individuals requesting access to your home. Check their identities and verify their employee status before allowing entry.
- If you are away for an extended period of time, leave a TV or radio on and consider using lights with timers.
- Report any unusual or suspicious activity to Yale University Police.