The Frozen Mukluk Vol. 4 Issue 10 October - Town of Faro

Happy October Faro!!
A few reminders from the Mounties as we head into the fall:
It’s Halloween time again. Let’s take a few extra steps to make sure our Halloween is
as fun and safe as possible. Please replace those burnt out lights outside your houses.
A little extra light goes a long way when trying to keep your property and guests safe
as they approach your house. If your driving on Halloween night remember to watch
for very excited little ones darting out from behind cars and other obstructions.
Parents take a few minutes to establish a plan with your young “trick or treaters”...
“Where are they going?” “Who will they be with?” and “When will they be home?”
should just about cover it. Also be sure your young ones know where to go along their
route if they need help for any reason.
Have a fun and safe Halloween!!! See you out there.
It’s time for snow tires! Traditionally the first snow storm of the year is the busiest
time for fender benders and car accidents. Let’s try to get by this year without any
regrets about not getting the snow tires on in time for that first surprise snow storm.
With the cold weather sometimes we make poor decisions about driving when maybe
we shouldn’t. If your planning to be out and have a few drinks be sure to make
arrangements for a drive or enjoy a brisk walk in the Yukon weather. The Yukon
government has identified enforcement of impaired operation laws as a priority in our
Territory. It would be a great winter for all of us if the Faro RCMP could report
impaired driving is not a problem in Faro. Most importantly, our roads and trails will be
safer for all of us to enjoy.
Prepare for the cold weather by equipping your vehicle prior to making the trip to
Whitehorse. Dress for the cold and be prepared for anything. After packing warm
clothes, a sleeping bag and survival items the most important thing you can do is to
plan to call someone when you arrive at your destination. Remember there is no cell
phone service out there. If you don’t have a satellite phone a check in plan could save
you a long wait for help on the highway.
Enjoy the fall!!!
To contact Faro RCMP in an emergency, call 994-5555 or 1-867-667-5555. These calls will be answered by Whitehorse OCC who will
have officers respond to the call. For general inquiries in the community, call 994-2677. If there is no answer, please phone 994-5555
and an officer will be contacted.
Faro Detachment would like to remind members of the community about our Emergency Phone located at the front entrance to the
Detachment. This phone line is connected directly to Whitehorse RCMP dispatch. The caller only has to hold the phone to their ear and
someone from Whitehorse Dispatch will answer. This will ensure a quicker response from Faro RCMP members.