Inverness E-Newsletter - February 25, 2022

Message from Mayor Jack Tatooles

As of February 28, the State of Illinois’ indoor mask mandate will be lifted for residents. Masking will still be required in schools, hospitals, retirement homes, and on public transit. Along with State modified restrictions, Cook County Department of Public Health will be removing the requirement of proof of vaccinations at restaurants and other eating establishments.

As the trend of COVID-19 rates decline, we should continue to follow common sense preventive measures, such as:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in a public place or blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
Utilize Hand Sanitizer when out and about. Germs are everywhere! They can get onto hands and items we touch during daily activities and make us sick.
Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow
Clean high-touch surfaces regularly or as needed.
Monitor your health regularly, watching for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of illness.

Palatine Rural Fire Protection District to adopt new name

‘Inverness Fire Protection District'

On February 14, the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District’s (PRFPD) Board of Trustees voted to change the Fire District’s name to “Inverness Fire Protection District.” The official name change is expected to take place in the Spring/Summer of 2022, along with launching a new District logo and website address.

The PRFPD’s covers 75% (5.0 sq miles) of Inverness’ land area and 70% of Inverness’s population. Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District services the remaining areas of Inverness.

Along with Inverness, the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District’s service area includes unincorporated portions of Palatine, Schaumburg, and Wheeling Townships.

Click here to view a map of the Invenress Fire Protection coverage area.

Jack Tatooles

Mayor

Burglary Scam Prevention

With the warm spring weather approaching and we begin to work outside around our homes, the Inverness Police Department would like to remind residents to be aware and prevent ruse burglaries. A ruse burglar consists of subjects that distract homeowners while another enters the home to steal property. Please see the tips below on how to prevent becoming a victim.

What to watch for?

Homes may be surveyed by individuals, posing such as pest control, to determine if a home is a future potential target.
Individuals will use a ruse to maneuver homeowners outside or to another area of the home.
Common ruses include tree trimming, roof repair, contractor, utility, or cable/TV work.
A popular excuse to lure a homeowner out of their home is to show the type of work or boundary on behalf of your neighbor.
While one individual distracts the homeowner, another enters the residence to burglarize.
Cash and jewelry are common targets.
The elderly are the most frequent victims of ruse burglaries.

What Can I do to prevent this?

Never allow anyone into your home without a prescheduled appointment for services you requested.
Speak to uninvited visitors through locked doors or screens.
Do not leave the home unattended or doors unlocked.
If the person says he or she is a utility employee, call that agency to verify that an employee has legitimate business at your home. Do not use the phone number the person at the door gives you.
Store any cash or jewelry in a safe or lockbox.
Keep an eye out in your neighborhood and immediately report any activity to the police.
Educate family and neighbors about these types of crimes.

Keep an eye on neighbors and call the Inverness Police Department at 9-1-1 to report any suspicious activity. If possible, try to obtain the vehicle license plate, color, make/model, and offender description.