Public Safety Links
Ontario
updated Feb.24 2006
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Hydro
One Distribution System Status Map
Here is yet
another useful tool for emergency services, if someone in Ontario loses
power but still has radio communications, this information can be relayed
to them as to the cause of their outage.
Hydro One
Distribution System Status: Ontario
North Map
Hydro One
Distribution System Status: Ontario
South Map |
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On the Ontario Provincial
Police site you can read more about the work they do at the community,
regional and provincial levels to maintain security and to address crime
and safety concerns. You can learn more about their organization, which
is among the largest deployed police services in North America.
Visit
the OPP site for the latest news and information |
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Provincial
Emergencies and Urgent Advisories:
Information for Ontario Workplaces
In the event of a provincial emergency,
this site will provide information about relevant workplace issues, as
well as links to other important information relating to the emergency. |
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CCOHS promotes a safe and healthy
working environment by providing information and advice about occupational
health and safety. |
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During an emergency or disaster, the
Canadian public looks to their governments for protection and assistance.
We expect our governments to be ready to deal with the possible risks from:
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Natural events and disasters such as
outbreaks of disease, floods, earthquakes, fires and tornadoes.
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Emergencies such as transportation accidents,
large chemical spills, nuclear incidents, power outages and terrorist threats.
In the event of an emergency that poses
a risk to public health, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of
Canada play a key role in protecting the health and safety of Canadians.
You will find more information about
Health Canada's activities related to emergencies and disasters that can
affect the health of Canadians on their website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca |
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Telehealth Ontario |
Free Access to a Registered Nurse
— 24 Hours a day, 7 days a Week.
Now help is close at hand. You do
not need to provide your health insurance number and all information is
confidential. It doesn't hurt to call.
1-866-797-0000
TTY : 1-866-797-0007 |
What is Telehealth Ontario?
Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential
telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information
from a Registered Nurse.
That means quick, easy access to
a qualified health professional, who can assess your symptoms and help
you decide your best first step. We can help you decide whether to care
for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact
a community service or go to a hospital emergency room.
How Does Telehealth Ontario Work?
When you call Telehealth Ontario,
you will be talking directly with a Registered Nurse. You will be asked
to describe your symptoms and answer questions to best assess the seriousness
of the problem. Based on the assessment, the Registered Nurse can either
advise self care, recommend a visit to a health practitioner or, give you
the phone numbers of community resources nearest you.
The Telehealth Ontario service is
provided in English and French, with translation support for other languages
and a direct TTY number for those with hearing and speech difficulties.
Callers can also be connected to medication information and health information
audio tapes.
Why has this service been introduced?
Telehealth Ontario will improve
the use of our health system by providing you with access to experienced
health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When Should I Call?
When you have a general health question
and nowhere to turn, call Telehealth Ontario. Within minutes your questions
will be answered, providing you with peace of mind.
A call to Telehealth Ontario will
give you confidential advice about any health-related concerns such as
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Symptoms that could require medical
attention
Illness or injury
Chronic illnesses
Nutrition and healthy lifestyles
Teen health and lifestyle issues
A call to Telehealth Ontario does not
replace
911 — that's always the first number you should call in emergency
situations.
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Public Safety Links
National
updated Feb.10 2006
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Public Safety and Emergency
Preparedness Canada (PSEPC)
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Public Safety and Emergency
Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) was created in 2003 to ensure coordination
across all federal departments and agencies responsible for national security
and the safety of Canadians. From natural disasters to crime and terrorism,
their mandate is to keep Canadians safe.
PSEPC delivers a range of programs
designed to protect national security, improve Canadians’ collective capacity
to handle emergencies, combat crime and promote community safety.
PSEPC is responsible for developing
and implementing federal policies for emergency management. Their all-hazards
and multidisciplinary approach creates a unified, federal system for managing
emergencies of a national magnitude.
PSEPC works with provincial and territorial
officials to ensure first responders and emergency management personnel
are well-prepared through education, support and exercises. They also provide
practical emergency preparedness guides.
For the latest news and information
from PSEPC, visit their website: www.psepc-sppcc.gc.ca/index-en.asp
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SafeCanada.ca is your
one-stop shop for safety and security information and services in Canada.
Their site is organized in an intuitive subject-based manner that allows
you to find what you are looking for easily! It should be of vital
interest to all Ontarians to be familiar with their "Community Emergency
Plan", SafeCanada has developed a database of community emergency plans.
Visit their website and find the Emergency
Plan for your community...Be Prepared! |
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Public Safety
Links
International
updated Mar.8 2006
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The World Health Organization is
the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established on
7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment
by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined
in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
WHO is governed by 192 Member States
through the World Health Assembly. The Health Assembly is composed of representatives
from WHO's Member States. The main tasks of the World Health Assembly are
to approve the WHO programme and the budget for the following biennium
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The Center for International Disaster
Information (CIDI), based in Arlington, Virginia, operates under a contract
with the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Office
of Foreign Disaster Assistance and received initial support from IBM. CIDI
serves as a community resource for citizens looking to contribute to global
relief efforts. Since its inception in 1988, the organization has handled
hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies.
International
Natural Disaster Situation Reports |
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The ISDR aims at building disaster
resilient communities by promoting increased awareness of the importance
of disaster reduction as an integral component of sustainable development,
with the goal of reducing human, social, economic and environmental losses
due to natural hazards and related technological and environmental disasters. |
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