About this Event
This class is taught in partnership with the Los Altos Police Department.
In this class, you will learn about important crime prevention and home fire safety tips.
You will learn how to protect yourself against fraud and identity theft, what to do if you are a victim of a scam, learn personal safety and home security protection tips and how to identify suspicious activity and how to report it.
You will also learn important home fire safety tips and how to practice important safety habits to prevent fires in the home. Learn the importance of creating a home escape plan, how to call 9-1-1 in an emergency and discover important community resources to help you and your family stay safe.
Program topics:
Fraud & Crime Prevention
- What is Fraud? How Con Artists Work
- Common Scams and How to Protect Yourself
- What is Identity Theft? How to Avoid Identity Theft
- Crime Prevention at Home
- Report Suspicious Activity
Fire Safety
- Kitchen & Electrical Safety
- Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Develop a Home Escape Plan
- Calling 9-1-1 in an Emergency; Text to 9-1-1
- Community Resources (L.I.F.E. File, 2-1-1, AlertSCC)
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This training class is open to individuals who live or work within the communities served by Santa Clara County Fire Department: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and the unincorporated surrounding areas.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Los Gatos Adult Center (to be confirmed), 208 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, United States
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