@Hwyten Your right the neighbors got out there & helped out in what ever way's they could .And there are other ways to help people before something becomes a really big issue . And yes you should know your neighbors . I'm not saying you have to be best friends but let them know you care about them .
I started off by when I saw a neighbor at their mail box I went out to mine & then struck up a conversation with them . I also asked them to exchange phone numbers with me . If we are leaving town I tell all my neighbors we are not moving so if you see a moving truck or anyone over here call the police first then me . They all have our childrens names & phone numbers . And I have done the same thing with them . I have their numbers & contact info . We really do look out for each other .