It is a good idea on many different fronts to get to know who is living next to you, any way. Know what their expertise is – it could come in handy. For instance, if you live next to someone who is a doctor or a nurse, this information would come in handy if a family member becomes severely injured while waiting for an ambulance arrives.

If there is a neighbor nearby that works during the evenings – you could reciprocate the favor by giving them your contact information. That way, your neighbor would have someone to call to check on their home if they are away and unable to immediately travel home.