Miami University

Office of Off-Campus Affairs

Plan for Safety Over Long Breaks

Take your valuables with you.
Fill out a Vacant House Form at www.cityofoxford.org and OPD will make vacant house checks to your residence while you are away.
DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR HEAT! Set your thermostat no lower than 55-60 degrees to prevent freezing pipes. Ask your landlord for specifics.
Make sure all holiday litter is cleaned up.
Make plans for trash cans to be removed from curb.
Double check locks on doors and windows, including any basement/ground level windows.
Temporarily stop your mail and newspapers.
Consider keeping your outside lights on and using timers on your inside lights to deter any intruders.
Know who the last person out of your house will be and make sure they understand that they are responsible for locking up your residence.

Remember the City of Oxford has a 72-hour parking limit.
DO NOT leave your car parked on a city street! Citations will be given and towing of cars is very likely.
All student vehicles with a valid MU parking permit can park in the Ditmer lot during breaks.
If you do not have a parking permit, a temporary permit can be purchased from the Parking Office. This permit will allow you to park at Ditmer during the break.