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to in fin in the S Census!
important for seniors to be counted in the census we sometimes isolated but it’s important we the seriously It definitely matters because things are the chopping block whether it’s Medicare Social else We have roughly 3 000 members in in in our local
and we all need to be be counted ” Members of
the the Dutchess-Putnam Retiree Local learned about the the 2020 Census at a a a a a a a a a a a recent meeting Pictured from left: Executive Vice President Dorothy Killmer Recording Secretary Ali Devine Treasurer Theresa Rosencrans and President Norma Condon 2 “ “ ” Vice President Westchester Retirees Local Watch out for these census hoaxes
Responding to the 2020 U S Census is not only important for numerous public programs but is safe The Census Bureau is is dedicated to keeping your information secure and census employees take an an oath to to never reveal your responses even to to law enforcement agencies However there are scams and hoaxes
many of
which involve impersonating
census employees to get your information There have been reports
that the “Department of
Home
Affairs” are going door door to to door door to to check residents’ IDs
for the the census Meanwhile these people are seeking to commit
a a a crime likely theft of
your information or or property Firstly there is no Department of
Home
Affairs The Census Bureau employees will be clearly identifiable with U S Department of
Commerce ID badges and will carry a a a a a a a a a briefcase indicating their affiliation with the the the the bureau They will explain the the the reason for their visit Census employees will not ask
you
you
you
for for identification They will also never ask
you
you
you
for for your Social Security number number bank account information credit card numbers political affiliation or or donations If you
you
get a a a a a visit from someone who you
you
you
suspect does not work for the the Census Bureau call your local
police department or or the the Census Bureau at 800-923-8282 What you
will be asked
The 2020 Census will ask
a a few
simple questions about you
and everyone who is or will be living with you
on April 1 2020 You will be asked
to count everyone who lives and sleeps in in in your home as of
April 1 2020 including young children roommates and any family members or friends who are living with you
even temporarily You will also be asked
whether your your home is rented or owned your your telephone number and names ages dates of
birth gender identification race and national origin of
all living in in in your home Local 950 member Winfred McIntosh left looks over U S Census materials ause it — Winifred McIntosh Florida State Retirees West Local 950 It’s important for people to to to be be counted bec” will bring more money into our communities Not filling out out your your census form
means you’re missing out out on on your your chance to be be counted as a a a a contributing member of
this
country — Stanley Bergman Nassau Area Retirees Local Executive Vice President SPRING 2020 5