NewsHaliburton Highlands O.P.P;. wants you to be ready in case an emergency arises SHARE ON: Kenny Trenton, contributor, Friday, May. 11th, 2018 Haliburton Highlands O.P.P. Community Safety Officer, Dianna Dauphinee. June 29, 2017. Photo: Supplied by Kenny TrentonIf you have to leave your house due to an emergency, are you ready? The Haliburton Highlands O.P.P. is using Emergency Preparedness Week to remind residents to be prepared for at least 72 hours if there is a major problem, like a flood or forest fire.Community Safety Officer Dianna Dauphinee says sitting down with your family to prepare a plan if something arises is important. //www.myhaliburtonnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Dauph-1.mp3Dauphinee also suggests having an emergency kit that includes a flashlight and batteries. //www.myhaliburtonnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Dauph-2.mp3She also recommends bringing extra clothing, any medications you may need, as well as a sleeping bag.Below are some items the O.P.P. suggests you have ready in case of an emergency.Flashlight with spare batteriesSpare batteries (for radio and flashlight)Solar panel to charge batteriesFirst-aid kitTelephone that can work during a power disruptionCandles with matches or a lighterNon-perishable food (ready-to-eat items that do not require refrigeration)Manual can openerBottled water (4 litres per person per day)Extra clothing and footwearBlankets or sleeping bagToilet paper and other personal itemsMedicationWhistle (to attract attention if needed)Entertainment activities i.e. playing cards, books, colouringA vehicle emergency kit should also be considered and stored safely in each of your vehicles in case you are away during an emergency. A vehicle safety kit can include:Flashlight and batteriesLightweight collapsible shovelEmergency candlesCandles with box of matchesBlanketsOrange “Emergency Help – Call Police” BannerLight SticksBottles of water and Non-perishable foodSiphon PumpBooster cable or battery packEmergency WhistleRain Poncho
Ontario adds three Haliburton Pharmacies to vaccine rollout, no doses yet though Monday, Apr. 12th, 2021