Mentor residents who are disabled, older, have health issues, or those that live alone can provide safety forces easy access to their home by installing a lock box. The Residential Lock Box Program enables Fire/EMS/Police to gain access to your home in the event that you are unable to open the door. Mentor Emergency Dispatch (911) maintains a database of all lockbox owners and can inform fire, emergency medical technicians and police if they are able to access a lock box to gain entry. A special security key ensures that only public safety personnel will be able to gain access to the lock box and your home. Two models are available – one which mounts over the door and another which is bolted to your home.
The Mentor Fire Department will install the lock box for you for a one-time fee of $35 cash or check (made payable to the City of Mentor).
Over 200 boxes have been installed since the program began. It’s just another way Mentor Safety forces work to help keep residents safe. For additional information, call the Mentor Fire Department (440) 974-5768.