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A lockbox is a small metal box that is used to store items such as a house key and important medical information about the homeowner. The Berea Police and Fire Divisions will keep a master key that can open all the lockboxes in Berea.
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Residents who are disabled or 60 years old or older and own and occupy their home.
If your total household income is $28,000 a year or less, the lockbox and smoke detectors are free. If you make over the income qualification, the cost of the lockbox is $25 and the cost of the smoke detectors would be about $13 each.
The firefighters will determine the location when they arrive at your home. What if I already have smoke detectors? The purpose of this program is to install smoke detectors in homes that do not currently have them. If you feel as though your smoke detectors may need new batteries, the Fire Division can test them for you and replace batteries if needed.
View and complete the Safe Senior Application and Waiver of Liability (PDF).
If interested, please complete the application and return it to:Attn: Megan PochatekHousing, Community and Senior Services11 Berea CommonsBerea, OH 44017