Neighbours Saving Neighbours
Just recently launched a volunteer recruitment campaign for the Neighbours Saving Neighbours volunteer responder program for cardiac arrest. People from every township are eligible to apply.
If you haven’t seen anything about this yet, volunteers from across the townships will be trained in CPR and the use of an AED. When there’s a 911 call for cardiac emergency in their area, volunteers will be alerted by mobile app via 911 dispatch. If they arrive before paramedics, they can begin treatment that could save a life.
This is a great program for everyone, especially in rural areas where it can take ambulance crews a few extra minutes to arrive. It’s free for volunteers and us. It’s a really great chance to get people involved and working together toward a really positive set of goals.
Here is the link:
https://engagefrontenac.ca/neighbours-saving-neighbours
In the event of an emergency please dial 911.
For a copy of the Townships Emergency Plan click here.
Be Prepared
Emergencies can happen at anytime and occur anywhere, sometimes without much warning. An emergency can force you to evacuate your neighbourhood or confine you to your home or workplace. It can leave you without basic services such as water, gas, electricity or a working telephone. Are you prepared?
Although Ontario has effective emergency management legislation and programs, individuals and families play a vital role in preparing for times of crisis when emergency services and other government resources may be strained. It is important that individuals and families prepare to take care of themselves for at least three days.
Individuals and families are best able to cope when they have taken the time to prepare before an emergency happens.
Follow the steps below to ensure that you are ready in the event of an emergency:
- Learn About Hazards in Your Community
- Learn How You Will Be Informed Of an Emergency
- Develop a Family Emergency Plan
- Prepare an Emergency Survival Kit
- Prepare Your Pets
- Practice and Maintain Your Plan
- Learn How to Evacuate
- Learn How to “Shelter-In-Place”
- Consider any Special Needs
For more information please visit the Emergency Management Ontario website.
Ambulance
The Township has helicopter pads maintained at both islands so that in the event of and emergency an air ambulance can be used.
Wolfe Island’s helipad is located behind the Public Works Garage at 1516 Rd. 96
Howe Island’s helipad is located behind Howe Island Fire Hall at 40 Baseline Road.
Ambulance Services are maintained and run by the County of Frontenac.
Station Locations
Wolfe Island Fire and Rescue
108 Rd 95
Wolfe Island, ON
K0H 2Y0
Phone: 613-385-1698
Wolfe Island Fire Chief
Tim Hawkins
613-583-2329 Cellular
Howe Island Fire and Rescue
40 Baseline Rd
Gananoque, ON
K7G 2V6
Phone: 613-542-9257
Howe Island Fire Chief
Mike Quinn
613-531-1250 Cellular
Police
Policing Services are maintained by the O.P.P, Leeds and Grenville, with a portion being billed to the Township.
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