A free Roscommon Safety Information Morning will take place on Wednesday, April 29th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon (F42 F992). This event will provide vital safety advice, information and practical supports for people aged 55 years and over.
The event is organised by Roscommon County Council’s Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) and the county’s Age Friendly Programme. The initiative will bring together key agencies to help people feel safer and more confident in their homes, on roads, and in their daily lives.
Attendees will hear directly from a range of guest speakers from leading safety organisations, including advice from An Garda Síochána, who will offer guidance on personal safety, home safety and how to avoid scams.
Also present on the day will be representatives of Roscommon Fire Services, providing advice on fire safety in the home and the Road Safety Authority (RSA), who will share information on staying safe on the roads as drivers, passengers and pedestrians.
As well as talks, there will be information stands offering resources, guidance and support services relevant to older people and their families. The event is free and open to anyone who wishes to learn more about personal safety, home safety, fire prevention and road safety. No booking is required.
Speaking ahead of the event, Niamh Duffy, LCSP Administrator Roscommon said the event is “designed to be informative, practical and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities for attendees to ask questions and engage directly with the services present.”
Shelia Coyle, Age Friendly Roscommon Manager said the event would “provide older people in Roscommon with up to date, practical information on how best to stay safe at home, online and on our roads.”
People aged 55 years and over are encouraged to attend and take advantage of practical advice and information available on the day. The event follows a series of recent successful public safety seminars organised by the Roscommon LCSP, held in Boyle, Roscommon and Monksland.
