Bay County, Michigan

Bay County Building
515 Center Avenue
Bay City, Michigan 48708-5941

New Division on Aging Pilot Program Announced

Bay County Division on Aging in coordination with the Bay City Department of Public Safety is happy to announce a new one year pilot program. The objective of this program is to help seniors 60 years plus who are home-bound homeowners in the Bay City area and clients of the Bay County Division on Aging. The referral based program will be called "Seniors Safe at Home," and is designed to provide senior citizens with assistance in maintaining or improving the safety of themselves and their property.The following services will be available on a referral basis from their Case Manager at the Bay County Division on Aging:
  1. Residential Safety Survey - Bay City Department of Public Safety Personnel (Community Policing Unit) would meet with the property owner to discuss any safety concerns as well as explain Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. An interior survey can also be done at the homeowner's request to check locks, doors, windows, etc. for security.
  2. Fire Awareness & Safety - Bay City Department of Public Safety Personnel (Fire Division) would meet with the property owner to discuss any safety concerns as well as assist in remedying any fire hazards on the exterior of the residents. An interior survey can also be done at the homeowner's request to cover escape routes, smoke detectors and other possible fire hazards or concerns.
  3. Home Energy Efficiency - Organized through Bay City Electric Light & Power, an energy efficiency expert will meet with the homeowner through BCELPs Discovering Energy Efficiency Program. An energy assessment is also completed for free to explain other energy saving opportunities.
  4. 9-1-1 Emergency Contact Info - Bay City Department of Public Safety Personnel (Community Policing Division) would meet with the homeowner to discuss the importance of providing emergency contact information to 9-1-1.
  5. CPTED Property Cleanup - This cleanup would include trimming bushes back, trimming tree branches up to create clear lines of vision. Also included would be general property cleanup, removing debris, clutter, or other unwanted material to improve the safety and appearance for the homeowner.

Again, this new program is referral based and is currently only available for seniors who reside in Bay City. During the pilot period the established committee will meet to review requests, comments, make revisions and analyze the impact, making adjustments as needed. For more information, call 989-895-4100 or toll-free at 1-877-229-9960.