Safe Communities Kit: Be Safe - Ministry of Justice

More documents

Recommendations

Info

SAFE COMMUNITIES KIT6. EMERGENCIES AND HOW TO GET HELP FASTEmergencies: Staying Safe Through A DisasterHow To Get Help FastHaving a list of emergency phone numbers handycan save precious time when it counts most.If you have difficulty speaking have a friend record amessage, giving your name and address, that you canuse in the event of an emergency. Keep the tape in arecorder next to your phone.Where 9-1-1 is available, the address and phonenumber of the registered phone line will be displayed inmost cases. This means emergency service agenciescan respond once a call is received even if the caller isunable to speak.For the quickest response from emergency teams,follow these instructions:A disaster can seriously compromise the safety of entirecommunities, but you can reduce the risks if you areprepared. Natural disasters include everything fromfloods and forest fires to severe snowstorms or a majorearthquake.Make sure everyone in your household knows how toshut off the gas, water and electricity.Always keep emergency supplies on hand. Theseshould include enough food and water for three days, afirst aid kit and medicines, a battery-operated radio, aflashlight, extra batteries, clothing, blankets and money.Learn firstaid and CPR.Designate a family meeting spot central to most ofyour regular away - from- home spots.1) Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number.2) Remain calm. Take a deep breath. Compose yourself,and you’ll get the help you need much faster.3) Speak clearly. It’s easy to speak too fast when you’re ina panic. Make sure the dispatcher understands yourevery word.4) State the type of emergency.5) Give the location of the emergency. Include as muchdetail as possible: exact street address with crossstreets,distances, etc.6) Answer the dispatcher’s questions clearly andconcisely.24
WORKING TOGETHER FOR SAFE COMMUNITIESEmergency Numbers:Poison Control Centre: 1-800-567-8911Earthquake, Flood, Dangerous Goods Spills, Tsunami 1-800-663-3456Forest Fire Reporting 1-800-663-5555Helpline for Children 310-1234Victim Link 1-800-563-0808Youth Against Violence Line 1-800-680-426425
Page 2 and 3: SAFE COMMUNITIES KITWelcome to theS
Page 4 and 5: SAFE COMMUNITIES KIT1. PERSONAL SAF
Page 6 and 7: SAFE COMMUNITIES KITcan and call 9-
Page 8 and 9: SAFE COMMUNITIES KITAbusive Or Obsc
Page 10 and 11: SAFE COMMUNITIES KIT2. FAMILY SAFET
Page 12 and 13: SAFE COMMUNITIES KITStreet Wise You
Page 14 and 15: SAFE COMMUNITIES KITChildren And Th
Page 16 and 17: SAFE COMMUNITIES KIT3. HOME AND POS
Page 18 and 19: SAFE COMMUNITIES KITAuto CrimeProte
Page 20 and 21: SAFE COMMUNITIES KITAutomated Telle
Page 22 and 23: SAFE COMMUNITIES KIT4. COMMUNITY SA
Page 26 and 27: NHWCPName_HomeWork PChildrePets__SA

Safe Communities Kit: Be Safe - Ministry of Justice

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?