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After tragedies involving elderly residents, Fire District 13 has launched a program aimed at giving families peace of mind.

Fire Chief Roy Horn said morning check-in calls to residents could prevent tragedy. A recent example is when an elderly resident had fallen and was down for 36 hours before being discovered, he said.

“Good morning District 13!” is Fire District 13’s new program for people who would like to be checked in on more often than family or friends are able to call on them. In the mornings between 9 a.m. and noon, a fire department representative will call everyone registered for...