According to Sheriff Brian Hess, “one of our greatest responsibilities in serving the people of Putnam is to ensure the security and safety of every citizen. That is why we provide “Are You OK?” to our senior citizens and to people with disabilities in Putnam County. This system is designed to help our seniors and disabled citizens live their lives as they wish, safely and independently.”
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is happy to provide this service for senior citizens, disabled individuals, shut-ins who live alone, or anyone in Putnam County who needs a daily check-in. The “Are You OK?” program is a phone calling system managed by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. A computer or a staff member from the Sheriff’s Office calls each enrolled participant every day at the same time. When the caller answers, they will hear, “Good morning, are you OK?” If the participant doesn’t answer after several attempts or if a busy signal persists, a Sheriff’s patrol car will be sent to the person’s home to check on their well-being.
During holidays, vacations, or any other time the subscriber plans to be away, a quick call to the Sheriff’s Office will stop the calls for as long as necessary.
The “Are You OK?” calls will occur once or twice a day at times chosen by the subscriber. The calls will happen in the same order, so people will quickly know exactly when to expect them.
Everyone interested in participating in this program is asked to complete a short, confidential application form containing vital information.
If you want to participate in the “Are You OK?” program or if you’re interested and want to talk with someone, call Sergeant William Rossiter at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at (845) 225-4300 x42209 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
“Are You OK?” is a public service offered by Sheriff Hess. There is NO CHARGE to take part in this valuable service.