Emergency Preparedness
How to contact the OPP
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In an emergency call 911.
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In a non-emergency call 1-888-310-1122.
VHF, channel 16 (Canada Coast Guard Radio)
Cell, *OPP or *16.
What3Words.com
Emergency services across Canada are encouraging the public to familiarize themselves with the innovative location technology what3words.
The what3words website and app has divided the world into 57 trillion 10ft squares and each square has been labelled with 3 random words, basically a what3words address. Click here for more information.
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Please take the time to find out the three words that will locate your property in an emergency. Here are the what3words locations for the public boat launch, fire pumps and AED on the lake.
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AED
significance.verifiable.scout
NEPEWASSI PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH
scowled.adore.flattering
FIRE PUMP #1 (Fournier)
evilly.limes.heartache
FIRE PUMP #2 (Beaulieu)
corrosive.snippets.disagree
FIRE PUMP #3 (Harris)
customer.respectful.answering
AED
The Nepewassi Lake Association recently purchased an automated external defibrillator (AED) which is located in a designated box near the dock at 54 Ashick Drive (see MAP below). Used in cases of sudden cardiac arrest, an AED is a sophisticated, yet easy to use, device what will diagnose a heart's rhythm and, if neccessary, deliver an electirc shock to re-establish an effective rhythm.
Fire Safety
The Estaire Volunteer Fire Service is a fully trained fire service formed under the authority of the Ontario Fire Marshall. They cannot respond to water access properties. There are three portable water pumps located on the lake in the event of a fire emergency. See map below for locations. Each location has a water pump sign visible from the water.
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Boating Safety
Here are some helpful links to information on safe boating in Ontario.
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The Government of Canada Office of Boating Safety website contains information on obtaining a pleasure craft license, the Safe Boating Guide, life jackets, on board safety checklist and the new boating safety app.
There are many organizations which offer classes and exams for obtaining your boating license. Click here for more general information on the Proof of Competency for Recreational Boating from Transport Canada.
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