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. […]
Category: Safety & Maintenance
Top Car Theft Prevention Tips
Oak Park Apartments believes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when dealing with crime and by following these few helpful tips you can decrease your chances of being victimized by a car thief. Always lock your door, roll up your windows and employ the alarm system, if you have one. You […]
Keep Your Apartment Secure While You Are On Vacation
That long planned for, highly anticipated vacation is just around the corner. You’ve made all your arrangements, researched your destination and packed your bags. You’re ready to go, right? Almost In order to ensure that you have no surprises post – getaway, there are a few vacation security suggestions to add to your checklist before you […]
Apartment Living Skills – Resetting A Tripped Circuit Breaker
In the early 1900’s, when most of Oak Park Apartments properties were originally built, a tenant’s basic needs for electricity was limited to lighting and a few basic appliances. Air conditioners, laptops, dishwashers, cell phones; all of our 21st century amenities and technological needs have placed a greater demand on electrical services at these historic buildings. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Vacation Security Tips
Summer is at its’ mid point – the time when many people have planned the most anticipated of their summer activities – vacation! Whether you are traveling cross continent or your vacation destination is just a short drive away there are a few necessary steps that help keep your apartment safe, secure and life running […]
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 […]
