Fearrington Homeowners Association (FHA): Knox Box Residential Emergency Access Key Safe

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The Residential Knox-Box^® is a high security key safe designed for single family homes that only local emergency responders can access. With a Residential KNOX-BOX® installed, emergency responders can respond quickly, without forcing entry. They simply remove your entrance key stored inside, provide medical assistance and re-lock your door when they leave.

Fearrington Cares is working with theham County/North Chatham Fire Department as the on-site village liaison and coordinator for Knox Box® information and resident installations. Volunteer installers from Fearrington Cares have been trained in how to install these boxes, know the proper installation requirements, do the installations for no charge, and should be the installers.

Fearrington Cares will provide a regular opportunity to order a Knox Box on the second Tuesday of each month. You are also able to order the Knox Box on line if you choose (www.knoxbox.com).

The installations are guided by the Chatham County/North Chatham Fire Department's recommendation, which is that the box should be mounted next to the front door, on the striker side of the door if possible, at a height of 5 to 6 feet.

For information on installation, contact Fearrington Cares at 919-542-6877 or info@fearringtoncares.org.

Benefits of installing a Residential KNOX-BOX^®

One-time purchase, no monthly monitoring fee
Key is locked in the KNOX-BOX^®; not hidden for burglar to find
Key readily available to responders; no relying on neighbor to be home to let responders inside
Door or windows are not damaged by responders trying to access your home
Security is a top priority – KNOX-BOX^®is UL^® listed as being secure against physical attacks

NOTE: If your neighborhood is governed by a service group,

check to see whether architectural review/approval is needed.

FHA Heath, Safety & Security Mission

As stated in the Fearrington Homeowners Association (FHA) Articles of Incorporation, one of the important purposes of the FHA is to "provide for the health, safety and welfare" of the residents of Fearrington Village. As part of this important mission, and to comply with the Articles, the FHA works hard to develop and sustain policies, programs, and services that will help to keep village residents healthy and safe.

The FHA HSS Director oversees emergency preparedness, village road safety, and Community Watch information, sometimes working with ad hoc advisory committees.
At times in the past several years, over 35 residents have served in such advisory roles. Their work and support have been invaluable and very much appreciated.

In addition to its communication with Fearrington residents, the FHA HSS Director maintains collaborative relationships with the Chatham County Emergency Management Department and 911, Emergency Medical Services (FirstHealth/EMS), the Chatham County North Chatham Fire Department, the Chatham County Sheriff's Department, and traffic engineers at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT, which is responsible for 54 state secondary roads in the village).

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Knox Box Residential Emergency Access Key Safe

Benefits of installing a Residential KNOX-BOX®

Benefits of installing a Residential KNOX-BOX^®