Today’s swirling, snow-globe weather is deceiving as we head into what is meteorological spring. Spring weather here in the mid-west swings from sixty degree temperatures one day, snow the next. It is these swings that can produce some very dangerous weather, from icy streets to thunderstorms, from flooding to tornadoes, March can deliver a whole gamut […]
Category: Emergency
Apartment Fire Prevention Tips – 2017
October 8th, 2017 began Fire Prevention Week here in Illinois. Increasing awareness surrounding how to prevent fires and how to survive a fire happens in October because of the tragedy of the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871. Legend has it that a fire broke out after a cow – belonging to […]
The 411 on 911’s
Oak Park Apartments provides tenants with a 24/7 emergency contact service in order to report serious situations. But, there are times when a tenant may ask themselves, “Is this truly an emergency?” Here is some simple information and guidelines to help determine when you truly have an emergency situation and what your next steps should be. […]
Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Illinois is ranked fifth in the nation in tornado frequency per square mile and averages 45 tornado incidents per year. Last weeks earlier then anticipated start to the tornado season makes it even more important to have a severe weather plan in place and to know how and when to act on it. Developing an effective […]
Apartment Security & Safety Tips
Here at Oak Park Apartments tenant safety is number one. In order to ensure that our tenants are as safe as possible we are offering some simple precautionary security tips that anyone can easily put into practice. List only your last name on your doorbell/mailbox. If you are living by your self add another “fake” last […]
What To Do If You’ve Lost Your Apartment Key
Lost apartment key? Don’t panic. Here’s what you need to do and can expect when living in an Oak Park Apartments property: If you have lost your key and are locked out of your apartment during normal business hours (M-F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.), call 708-622-9246 and let the Oak Park Apartments office know the specifics […]
Turning On The Heat
Oak Park Apartments knows that a well informed tenant is a happy tenant! So, we would like to give you a little fyi on how the heating systems work now that the weather has started to turn cooler. First off Oak Park Apartments is required by the Village of Oak Park to maintain certain building temperatures between September […]
The 411 on 911’s at Oak Park Apartments
Oak Park Apartments provides tenants with a 24/7 emergency contact service in order to report serious situations. But, there are times when a tenant may ask themselves, “Is this truly an emergency?” Here is some simple information and guidelines to help determine when you truly have an emergency situation and what your next steps should be. […]
Fire Prevention Tips for Your Apartment
October 9th, 2016 begins Fire Prevention Week here in Illinois. Increasing awareness surrounding how to prevent fires and how to survive a fire happens in October because of the tragedy of the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871. Legend has it that a fire broke out after a cow – belonging to […]
Safety First – Crime Prevention Tips
No one asks to be a victim of crime. Whether you live in a big city or an urban village like Oak Park, crime can happen. Being prepared is a persons best defense. So friends of Oak Park Apartments, please take a minute to read and practice these safety tips: Be Aware: Criminals are good at spotting […]
