Village of Skokie Hosts a Home and Family Safety Fair

In recognition of National Crime Prevention Month and Fire Prevention Month in October, the Village of Skokie is hosting a Home and Family Safety Fair on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Skokie Campus of Oakton Community College, 7701 Lincoln Avenue,  Skokie.  This event is free and open to the public.

Exhibitors from public agencies and private businesses will provide information on a wide range of topics from home alarm and automation services, exterior lighting, identity theft services and more.  Attendees also will learn about the essentials of preparing a home emergency preparedness kit and other home safety techniques and enjoy an overview of home security technologies.  The Skokie Police Department’s booth will feature information on Crime Prevention, the Neighborhood Block Watch Program and the Citizens Police Academy.  Additionally, the event also will feature a Touch a Fire Truck display, courtesy of the Skokie Fire Department.  Check out the very trucks used to put out fires in the community.

Topics of presentations and activities at this free event include:

·         Illinois Attorney General’s Office - Identity Theft Prevention and Cyber Bullying Prevention

·         Cook County Sheriff - Home and Personal Safety

·         Skokie Fire Department - Home Fire Safety

·         Active Transportation Alliance - Bicycling Safety in Skokie

·         Skokie Police Department – Senior Safety and Scam Prevention

·         Home Security Technology Session

This free event is co-sponsored by the Skokie Telecommunications and Technology and Public Safety Commissions.  Limited opportunities remain for vendors to sign up for the exhibition.  To request an exhibitor application or for more information about the fair, contact Assistant to the Village Manager Peter Vadopalas at 847/933-8258 or for event updates and details visit www.skokie.org.