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How Outdoor Smart Lockers Keep Deliveries Safe & Secure for Your Community

As spring blossoms, the familiar adage “April showers bring May flowers” reminds us of the season’s unpredictable weather. For multifamily communities, this means increased challenges in protecting residents’ packages from both the elements and opportunistic thieves.

Weather Causes a Growing Concern for Package Safety

In April 2024, vast regions of the U.S. experienced above-average precipitation, with Indiana and Pennsylvania recording their fifth-wettest Aprils on record. Such conditions not only disrupt daily life but also pose risks to unattended packages, leading to potential water damage and delivery delays.

In fact, 2024 witnessed a surge in severe weather events, with 27 separate billion-dollar disasters, including tornadoes and storms, causing widespread damage. These events underscore the importance of safeguarding your community and offering solutions to protect your residents’ belongings, including deliveries!

The Escalating Issue of Package Theft

Weather is not the only ongoing threat to package protection. In 2024, approximately 91.9 million packages were stolen across the U.S., resulting in losses totaling nearly $16 billion. New York City topped the list with over 9 million packages stolen while cities like Charlotte, Atlanta, Dallas, and Boston all reported between about 1.2 million incidents. Porch pirates are not just an issue for big cities and theft only continues to increase.

Traditional deterrents, such as security cameras, often fall short, especially when packages are left exposed on doorsteps or in poorly protected areas. This reality emphasizes the need for more secure delivery solutions.

Secured Deliveries with Outdoor Smart Lockers

With a mountain of uncertainties all around us, it’s more important than ever to offer your residents services and amenities that give them peace of mind. Protecting their prized packages allows your community members to worry less about getting their items on time and in good condition. Outdoor smart lockers are your ideal solution!

Implementing outdoor smart lockers like Luxer One’s allows you to offer a top-desired amenity that you and your residents can trust. Luxer One’s outdoor smart lockers are engineered to address these challenges head-on:

Weather-Resistant Design: Constructed with durable materials, these lockers shield packages from rain, snow, and extreme temperatures, ensuring contents remain intact.
Enhanced Security: With secure access codes and tamper-proof steel, residents can retrieve their packages confidently, knowing they’re protected from theft.
Seamless Integration: Designed for multifamily properties, these lockers can be installed where you need them, offering convenience without compromising aesthetics.

Embrace a Safer Package Management Solution

Ensure that weather and porch pirates don’t compromise the safety of residents’ deliveries. By integrating Luxer One’s outdoor lockers, multifamily communities can offer residents peace of mind, knowing their packages are protected from both the elements and theft.

Elevate your property’s delivery experience. Contact Luxer One today to learn more about our outdoor locker solutions.

Christina Draper

Christina Draper, Marketing Content Manager at Luxer One, creates storytelling-driven content that connects with property management professionals and highlights innovations in multifamily package management. With a marketing background from UNC Charlotte, she develops cross-channel campaigns that showcase how Luxer One is redefining the resident experience.

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