In The Know - Storms, Scams & SAV Patrols with Deanna Lindeman SAV (Aired 06/01/2026)

This week on In the Know, host Andy Taylor welcomes Deanna Lindeman from the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers (SAV) to discuss a busy summer season filled with community safety events, scam prevention, and volunteer opportunities.Deanna highlights the upcoming Monsoon Madness Forum happening Thursday, June 4th at CPAC, where residents can hear from Pima County Search & Rescue, fire departments, utility companies, and emergency response agencies about preparing for Southern Arizona’s unpredictable monsoon season. The discussion focuses on flash flood safety, avoiding dangerous road crossings, and the importance of not becoming complacent after several lighter monsoon years.The conversation also covers Saturday’s community Shred-a-Thon and Medication Disposal Event, giving residents a safe way to dispose of sensitive documents and unused prescription pills. Deanna explains why proper medication disposal matters and how prescription bottles collected during the event will be donated for animal care use.Listeners also learn about the SAV home vacation patrol program, designed to help seasonal residents keep an eye on their homes while away for the summer, along with details on how to become an SAV volunteer this October.The episode wraps with an important discussion on the latest scam trends affecting residents, including phishing scams tied to invitations, fake fraud alerts, computer security pop-ups, and pet-related scams. Deanna shares practical tips to avoid becoming a victim and reminds listeners that the SAV Scam Squad is available to help residents verify suspicious calls, emails, and messages before financial damage occurs.