Each year a new grass cutting list is created for seniors based on social and economic need. Those interested must make a new request every year. Notification will be mailed in April to those who have been placed on the grass cutting list. Grass cutting begins during the first week of May and continues through September. Lawns will be cut approximately once every two weeks. To make a job request call the phone number for your community as listed below.

SNOW REMOVAL

To make a request for snow removal, call the phone number listed for your community between

• August 15th and October 15th ONLY

Each year a new snow removal list is created for seniors based on social and economic need. Those interested must make a new request every year. Notification will be mailed in early December to those who have been placed on the snow list. Snow removal is performed after a snowfall of two or more inches. Under normal conditions, snow is cleared within one to five days of a snowfall. To make a job request call the phone number for your community as listed below.

ODD JOBS

Odd jobs are primarily done from November through March. To make a job request, call the phone number for your community as listed below. It may be necessary for persons receiving Chore Service to purchase materials.

Typical odd jobs include:

• minor plumbing
• change storms and screens
• minor electrical
• install window plastic
• change furnace filters
• clean gutters
• replace locks
• install smoke alarms

Use the following sliding scale to determine your cost for service per visit.

Seniors requesting Chore Service are expected to share in the cost of providing the service. For each service performed, the senior should make an appropriate contribution. No one will be excluded from receiving services if their income does not permit them to contribute at the recommended level.

Where to call for Chore Service:

Home Injury Control provides a one time service to install items such as bathtub grab bars, bathtub chairs, and handrails.

Service is limited and may be granted on a priority basis for those determined to be in the "greatest economic or social need." You may be referred to other resources.

Clients are expected to share in meeting the cost of providing the Home Injury Control Program by making a contribution based on the above sliding scale. This is a suggested level of cost-sharing. You will not be excluded from receiving service if your income does not permit you to contribute at the recommended level.

Home Injury Control does not involve home restoration or structural renovation. Home Injury Control does not involve repairs or home maintenance chores that must be repeated.

Home Injury Control also has a Temporary Modular Ramp program for eligible handicapped Macomb County residents age 60 or over. Please call for more information if you are in need of a handicapped ramp on a short-term or temporary basis.

For more information contact:
Senior Citizen Chore Services/Home Injury Control

Phone: (586) 469-5012
Fax: (586) 469-5530
TDD: (586) 469-5962

21885 Dunham Road
VerKuilen Building, Suite #10
Clinton Township, MI 48036

Email: mccsa@macombcountymi.gov
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