Do you know how to spot the difference between heat cramps, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion? Read the safety tips below to find out how to keep cool this summer as the temperature rises. Anyone can experience heat stress. The health risks are greatest for those over the age of 65, infants and young children, … Continue reading Its Hot Out There! Heat Wave!
Get ready for summer fun in and around the many lakes and rivers in our area or near the many beaches by the ocean! Useful tips and information to be prepared for summer water safety: Water Safety Tips
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#6: Give Every family member a task for an emergency. For example, turning off the electricity, collecting the emergency kit or taking charge of pets. Add snacks to your kit: granola bars, peanuts, trail mix etc. (remember to check expiry dates and be sure to exchange food before it … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #6
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#5: Put a portable radio and batteries in your emergency kit. Post photos of your challenge progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. The Village of Pemberton and SLRD Emergency Management programs are challenging all residents to a 20 Day Preparedness Challenge. Beginning May 5th , every week … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #5
20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #4: Stock your emergency kit with several varieties of canned meat and dried fruit. Include a manual can opener. Post photos of your progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page.
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #3: Arrange an out-of-area phone contact person, and keep this and other emergency phone numbers near each telephone. Teach family members these numbers. Arrange for each family member to call, e-mail or text the same out-of-town contact person in case of an emergency. Choose an out-of-town contact who lives … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #3
Take the 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Post photos of your progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. Step #2: Stock your kit with a three-day supply of water, along with water purification tablets. You need four litres of water per person per day – two for drinking and two for food preparation and hygiene. … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #2
To Kick off Emergency Preparedness Week, the Village of Pemberton and SLRD Emergency Management programs would like to challenge all residents to a 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge. Beginning May 5th, every week day a new tip/step will be posted to add on to the challenge to help you build an emergency kit, along with … Continue reading Kick Off Emergency Preparedness Week with the Emergency Preparedness Challenge!
Home fires kill eight Canadians a week. While these fires represent 40 percent of all types of fires, they are responsible for 73 percent of fire deaths. Most of these deaths could be prevented by taking a few precautions. Follow these tips from Fire Prevention Canada to help protect you and your family from home fires. Every … Continue reading Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!
Prepare yourself before an emergency or disaster occurs. In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. You may have some of the items already, such as food, water and a battery operated or … Continue reading Be Prepared! Have an Emergency Kit Ready!
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