Westville schedules home-safety checks for seniors Oct. 4

WESTVILLE – Faith in Action South will partner with Westville firefighters to provide home safety checks for senior citizens in Westville on Oct. 4.

Firefighters will check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and any other safety issues in inspected homes. Eligible seniors must be 60 or older and live in the Westville Area Fire Protection District.

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