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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Dayton Fire Department has announced a new community safety program for older residents in the City of Dayton called Senior Safe.
The new program will provide regular “check-ins” via phone calls, texts or emails to seniors who sign up. If needed, a trained Dayton Fire staff member will visit the participant’s home for a safety check-in.
According to the 2019-2023 U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS), over 30.36 percent of the population of Dayton is over 60 years old. Those 65 and over are the second-largest population group, accounting for 13.73 percent of the total…