The Inverness Fire Protection District and Inverness Police Department invite older residents and caregivers to an informational event focused on safety, wellness, and community resources. Connect with public safety staff and local organizations while learning about valuable programs and services available to you or a loved one.

👮‍♂️ Financial Protection & Fraud Prevention

Inverness Police officers will be available to discuss important topics affecting older adults, including:

       🛡️ How to identify and avoid scams
       🧾 Medicare & healthcare fraud trends
       💳 How to recognize and report financial exploitation
       📞 Tips for handling suspicious phone calls, emails, and texts

🚒 Home Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Inverness Fire Protection District staff will share information and resources to help keep your home safe:

      🏡 Home safety inspections
      🔐 Knox Boxes for secure emergency access
      📫 Reflective address markers and posts
♻️ Safe disposal options for:
      🔋 Batteries
      💊 Expired medications
     🩹 Sharps

🤝 Partner Agency Resources

Representatives from additional community organizations will also be present:

🔥 Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District (BCFPD)
           • 🔑 Knox Box information
           • ❤️ Red Envelope Program, which assists paramedics when a patient is unable to communicate

👥 Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA)
🌐 AgeOptions
🏛️ Palatine Township

These organizations will share information about programs and services that support older residents in the Inverness community.

🌟 We Hope to See You There!

Stop by to pick up helpful information, enjoy refreshments, and make meaningful connections with local public safety personnel and service providers.