Wake County Sheriff's Office reactivates welfare check program

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wake County Sheriff's Office is re-activating its Citizens Welfare Check Program.

It's for anyone age 65 and older who lives alone and would like a daily well check call.

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Participants will receive a recorded call every morning at 9 a.m.

They will be asked to follow a prompt to make sure they're feeling okay.

If the person doesn't answer after three calls the person's key contact will be notified before a deputy is dispatched.
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