My husband and I keep our phones on silent until 10 a.m. on weekends so we can sleep in. One Saturday, I woke to him rushing out of bed as the intercom rang. When he said, “The police,” I panicked.
At the door, two calm officers explained our neighbor’s dog had gotten into our yard—they came by because our phones were silent. Relief replaced fear, and we even laughed. My husband helped fix the neighbor’s fence, turning the scare into a kind moment.
It reminded us to stay calm and not assume the worst. Now we keep one phone on low volume—just in case.