On the evening of Sunday, July 4, several cars and two stops signs were spray painted with black paint in the Winding Trail and Misty Morning area of the Headlands. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call HHP Security at 681-2459. This is a reminder to be vigilant regarding locking your doors and not leaving items of value in your vehicles in plain sight.
Hilton Head Plantation continues to experience a very low incidence of crime. Several factors have contributed to this success rate, including: additional Security personnel during the evening, strict enforcement of our Juvenile Curfew, your cooperation locking your vehicles and doors, stepped up community policing techniques, and the reputation that the POA will prosecute any criminal activity to the fullest extent of the law. Please do not become complacent. We are receiving reports daily from other plantations that criminal activity is on the rise. Over the Memorial Day weekend, 13 vehicles were broken into on another Hilton Head Island POA. Many of the vehicles were just unlocked and presented an easy target for those with criminal intentions. Please remember to lock your vehicles, the doors to your home, and to report any suspicious activity to the Security Department at 681-2459 so it can be checked out. Thanks for helping to keep Hilton Head Plantation safe and a tough place for a criminal to make a living!
During the past several months HHP has experienced a very low crime rate. We believe many factors have played into our present welcomed situation. Some of these factors include your continued vigilance in keeping your car and home doors locked, keeping items of value out of plain sight, and reporting any suspicious activity to HHP Security. With the Heritage Golf Tournament in town (week of 4/12), we also get some predators who are looking for an easy score. Please remain attentive by reporting any suspicious activity (681-2459) and continuing to lock your doors and keeping items of value out of plain sight. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Please be reminded: At the Cypress Gate, drivers using the Bar Code automated gate have the right-of-way. They are in the through lane. Drivers in the lane closest to the Security Officer must yield to Bar Code users. You may purchase a Bar Code at the POA Service Center for only $5.00. Thank you for your cooperation. Please drive safely.
For your own safety, ask yourself these questions... -- Do I lock my doors whether I am home or not? -- Do I keep my garage door closed when the garage is not in use? -- Do I lock my car when it is left in the driveway? -- Do I keep valuables out of plain sight? -- Do I have a home security system? -- Do I leave my outside lights on to illuminate the house? -- Do I have outside lights operated by motion detectors? -- Do I remain aware of my surroundings when outdoors? -- Do I have my exterior doors equipped with deadbolt locks? -- Do I have a means of securing my sliding glass door? (Many sliding glass doors are installed incorrectly, allowing easy entry.) -- Do I fill out a HHP Vacation Card when I leave my home for an extended period so Security can check my home for unlocked doors and windows? -- Do I arrange for someone to pick up my mail and newspaper or stop delivery when I go out of town? -- Do I report any suspicious activity or person immediately to HHP Security? If you are ever a victim, call 911 immediately.
A Hurricane Preparation Guide can be viewed and downloaded from this Website by hovering over the "Security" button on the left of the screen and then clicking on the words "Hurricane Preparation."
(It is also located under Documents.)
Hard copies are available at the POA Service Center located at 7 Surrey Lane.
We learned several valuable lessons as a result of the 2005 Hurricane season. The most critical lesson is: Do not expect or depend on Local, State, or the Federal government to do everything for you immediately following a hurricane. Government agencies should be focused on the most needy and vulnerable in our community. If we are the unfortunate victims of a hurricane, those who are able will need to be as self-sufficient as possible for as long as possible. That means proper preparation, adequate food clothing, medical supplies for you and your family members. Please read over the Hurricane Guide and prepare accordingly.