Key Takeaways When thinking about how to prevent break-ins from happening to you, there are a few things you should keep in mind. When thieves break into homes, there’s a greater chance of them doing so during the day when many people are at work. Also, around 40 percent of […]
Law and safety
October Fire Prevention Week 2025
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced that this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme will be: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” What can you do to participate in Fire Prevention Week festivities? There are three actions you can start with today to make sure that you and […]
October is Fire Prevention Month
Please replace your smoke alarm batteries twice a year. Once in October and once in April. The Cincinnati Fire Department also recommends having carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers.
Traffic Calming – Minor Streets
This is the first year that the city is implementing traffic calming on minor streets. With input from neighbors, it was determined that Clinton Springs near Washington Avenue and E. Mitchell were streets of concern (the city will only accept two minor streets). The City of Cincinnati ranks each submitted […]
North Avondale Neighborhood Report
Law & Safety
Below is the North Avondale crime stats information. We are still seeing a lot of vehicle thefts and thefts from people letting random people inside their homes. Robberies are up right now. Please make sure to secure your property and to be aware of your surroundings. Carolyn Gillman Law & […]
National Night Out 2025 in Bond Hill: Building Bridges Through Community and Joy
On August 5, 2025, communities across Cincinnati came together for National Night Out, a beloved nationwide tradition designed to strengthen relationships between residents and law enforcement. Across the Queen City, the event was alive with music, games, SWAT demonstrations, fire truck tours, and heartfelt conversations between police officers and neighbors (fox19.com). In the […]
DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Residents of Cincinnati, Ohio have rights and options regarding door-to-door sales and solicitation. Here’s a breakdown of how to manage or stop unwanted door-to-door salespeople: 1. “No Soliciting” Signs: 2. Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Rule): 3. Reporting Violations or Concerns: 4. Additional Tips:
City of Cincinnati Drone Program
The City of Cincinnati has a drone program primarily focused on supporting city operations and law enforcement, with a growing emphasis on using drones as first responders. The city has acquired drones to assist with infrastructure maintenance and is establishing citywide regulations for drone registration. Additionally, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has launched […]
Law and Safety
CincyAlert, powered by Smart911, is the official public alerting and emergency notification system used by the City of Cincinnati. Smart911 is a free national service that allows residents to create a Safety Profile for their household, containing information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in an emergency. This information is accessed […]
