Jul 31 2010
New safety sheet helps cottagers keep crucial information at their fingertips
Ornge, the provider of aero-medical transport for Ontario, encourages those heading out of town this long weekend to take advantage of a new safety tool designed specifically for cottagers and campers.
In the event of a medical emergency at the cottage or campsite, would you be able to describe accurately your precise location? It's not always as easy as it sounds.
"Ornge helicopter crews and flight paramedics are often faced with the challenge of locating a patient in a vast territory covered by nondescript lakes and trees," said Steve Farquhar, V.P. of Operations for Ornge. "Providing concise, specific information to dispatchers can save crucial minutes."
Ornge encourages cottagers and campers to fill out and post our new Emergency Services Information Sheet. Developed in conjunction with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Georgian Bay Association, the sheet allows you to develop a quick reference list of all relevant information 9-1-1 dispatchers will need to ensure crews find you, including GPS coordinates and geographical landmarks.