Page 8 - Boca Exposure - February '20

Page 8, Boca Exposure
From The Desk Of Palm Beach County

Commissioner Robert S. Weinroth: Fire Rescue

Robert Weinroth, a former Seniors Getting Scammed – What to look for and How to report scams: It’s vital to report scams to the
member of the Boca Raton how to help. Every year over three million senior citizens authorities since it’s the first step in trying to catch these
City Council, was elected are victims of scams resulting in over $3 billion in losses. criminals.
as a Palm Beach County Internet scams are a growing problem for our retirement FBI: Blue and white collar crimes including Internet
Commissioner to replace population, especially since many are very trusting and scams, especially if money is involved. (https://www.fbi.
Steven Abrams, who susceptible to fraudulent activities. gov/contact-us).
retired due to term limits One of the most popular Internet scams is phishing, Federal Trade Commissioner: telemarketing and
requirements. when a scammer uses fraudulent emails or texts, or phishing scams. (https://www.identitytheft.gov/?utm_
Recently I had the copycat websites, to get personal information such as bank source=takeaction).
opportunity to attend the account and Social Security numbers. Phishing is usually Social Security Administration: anything involving
Hot Zone Hands-On Training done through fraudulent emails containing malware. your Social Security number and/or funds. (https://oig.
event hosted by the Palm Other popular scams are computer “pop-ups” claiming ssa.gov/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse).
Beach County Fire Rescue Department at their headquarters you have won a sweepstake or lottery, counterfeit Nonprofit Spotlight: Place of Hope. Place of
training center on Pike Road in West Palm Beach. prescription drugs advertisements or emails, and Hope is a unique, faith-based, state-licensed children’s
It is said, to appreciate someone’s burden you first need employment and “sweetheart” scams. organization providing family-style foster care, maternity
to walk in their “boots.” To better understand the tasks we How To Avoid Becoming A Victim: care, safety for victims of domestic minor sex trafficking,
ask our first responders to routinely undertake, a group of us • Avoid opening or clicking on links from emails or transitional housing and support services for youth aging
donned bunker gear (complete with boots, masks, air tanks, ads from unfamiliar sources. out of foster care, and housing and support services for
and even body armor) and sampled several scenarios testing • Don’t give personal information over the phone, or homeless families.
our abilities and endurance. online to an unknown party. They also provide foster care recruitment and support
From extricating a vehicle passenger utilizing some serious • If a deal on a vacation, prescription drug, or for children and families who have been traumatized by
metal bending and cutting tools, to responding to the scene of something else seems too good to be true, it probably is. abuse and neglect throughout our region.
an active shooter with victims requiring immediate aid, to a Perform more research on the company providing the deal. Place of Hope’s mission is to foster hope rather than
smoke-filled building with victims in needs of aid, to a fully • The government will not notify you of a late bill or despair, potential rather than limitations, healing rather
involved structure fire, we were carefully guided through each owed payment over an ad on a website. than hurting, belonging rather than isolation, and what the
scenario by seasoned fire professionals. • Bank accounts and retirement accounts for unusual future can be, rather than what the past has been. For more
Needless to say, I now have a much greater appreciation purchases or withdrawals should also be monitored. information, please visit https://www.placeofhope.com/.
of the challenges faced by these brave men and women. I am • Review and discuss monthly bills and prescriptions,
proud to report we are in the most capable hands with county’s and be aware of any new mention of “new” bills or
first-responders. “cheaper” prescriptions.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is one of the largest fire
medical emergencies, they are trained to respond to hazardous City Announces Monthly ‘Food Truck
departments in the state of Florida. In addition to fire and/or

materials/conditions, plane crashes, aircraft emergencies,
and animal rescues. PBFR is also involved in hurricane/ Fridays’ At Municipal Parks
active shooter incidents, chemical and fuel spills, and water
disaster planning and response and presidential detail.
Quick Statistics On Palm Beach County Fire Rescue: The City of Boca Raton Recreation Services is hosting including Tacos Veracruz, Daddy’s Grill, Outside the Box,
• 140,000 911 calls for help each year; Food Truck Fridays the second Friday of each month Needa Pita and Kona Ice.
• 49 fire stations, including Palm Beach International through June 12, at various parks throughout the area. A Food Truck Fridays continue Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m.
Airport; variety of food trucks with sweet and savory dishes and to 2 p.m. at Sanborn Square (72 North Federal Highway);
• Covering 1,761 square miles; live musical performances are providing fresh lunch or March 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Park (150
• More than 1,500 employees. dinnertime experiences for all. Crawford Blvd.); April 10 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Countess
Nonemergency Services: “We had such an overwhelming response to our de Hoernle Park (1000 N.W. Spanish River Blvd.); May
• Fire and arson investigations; monthly Food Truck Friday mid-day events that we have 8 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Red Reef Park West (1400 N.
• Building fire safety inspections; included some evening events for those who can’t take Ocean Blvd.), and June 12 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Sanborn
• Construction plans review; a lunchbreak or would like to bring their school-aged Square (72 North Federal Highway).
• Community education presentations; children,” said Michael Kalvort, Recreation Services The City of Boca Raton boasts 41 parks for a combined
• Mobile Integrated Health Program – for follow-up with director for the City of Boca Raton. 900 acres meticulously maintained, with 4,279,501
patients in need after 911 calls; The first Food Truck Friday of 2020 was on Friday, Jan. visitors in 2018.
• CARES Team – for emotional first aid for families and 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wildflower Property, For more information visit www.myboca.us/
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