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Station 1

160 Hawley Street

Grayslake, IL 60030

Tel (847) 223-8960

Fax (847) 223-8964

Station 2

1200 Brae Loch Rd.

Grayslake, IL 60030

Tel (847) 986-3020

Fax (847) 986-3022

Illinois “Remembering When”

A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults

If you're age 65 and older or under 65 with a disability, the Grayslake Fire Protection District would like to invite you to be a participant in our Fire & Fall Program. This program is free and will help identify hazards in your home. Our team members will focus on fire safety and fall prevention making sure your home is a safe and happy environment for years to come.

Who is the program for?

	Adults age 65 and older or under 65 with disabilities
	Participants MUST live within the Grayslake Fire Protection District

How does the program work?

	Interested individuals call to schedule an appointment for the FREE home safety visit.
	A minimum of two (2) members of the community coalition will conduct the home visit.
	Home safety visits will incorporate safety inspections, safety education, and installation.
	Follow-up phone calls may be made to see if there are any questions or problems.

Program Highlights:

	Provide & Install FREE Smoke Alarms with 10-year lithium batteries.
	Provide & Install FREE Night Lights
	Provide FREE safety brochures on Fire & Fall Hazards
	Provide Resources for additional help (Public Health, Dept of Aging, etc.) if needed

Program is carried out by a Community Coalition consisting of:

	Grayslake Fire Department
	Grayslake Police Department
	Lake Forest Hospital
	Village of Grayslake Senior Center
	Volunteers from established Community Service Organizations. ◦ All volunteers have passed an extensive background check. ◦ All volunteers will show official photo identification:

Smoke Alarms Save Lives

	Have smoke alarms installed inside and outside ALL sleeping areas on every level of your home.
	Test your smoke alarms once a month by pushing the test button.
	Make sure everyone in your home can hear your smoke alarm.
	Change smoke alarm batteries twice a year.
	Replace smoke alarms every ten (10) years.