The Niagara Health System (NHS) is launching a new Personal Emergency Information Card and urging members of the public to fill it out and carry it with them to help them be prepared in the event of a health emergency.

NHS has created the card, which can be printed from the NHS website, and folded to fit in a wallet.

"With this week being Emergency Preparedness Week, it is an ideal time to bring awareness to the need to be prepared for a personal medical emergency," says Christina Riley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Health Care Compliance Specialist at the NHS. "This personal information is critical in a health emergency, especially when people cannot speak for themselves."

"Filling out a Personal Emergency Information Card will help emergency responders and hospital personnel to ensure a patient's treatment is appropriate and respects their wishes," says Christina. "It is important for people to ensure family members and caregivers know where they keep their card and that the content is updated if the information changes."

In addition to personal contact information, the card includes information about medications, allergies, religious considerations, living will/advanced directives and power of attorney.

Our public education campaign, Minutes Count, can also help the public be prepared in a medical emergency. NHS developed this campaign, in partnership with Niagara Emergency Medical Services, to raise awareness about the importance of making the right choice to access the right care when they need emergency medical care. Check www.minutescount.ca  for information about emergency and urgent care services available in Niagara.

Media contact:

Caroline Bourque Wiley, Manager, Communications, 905-378-4647, ext. 43113; cwiley@niagarahealth.on.ca.

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Niagara Region Wind Corporation (NRWC) has advised the Township that geotechnical investigations are commencing and will be ongoing for the next three months. We have been advised that there should be minimal to no disturbance to residents, and all work will be done on private property, unless notified accordingly.  The investigation includes a drill rig, and a crew of three people, and drilling to an approximate depth of 24m.

If you have any questions, please contact NRWC directly at:

Phone: 905-390-3306   | Toll Free: 1-855-720-2892   |   Email: info@nrwc.ca

PROFESSOR PHIL BIGELOW, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

PRESENTATION AT THE APRIL 8TH, 2013

PLANNING/BUILDING/ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING

REGARDING A

PROPOSED HEALTH STUDY IN WEST LINCOLN

 Download Presentation Here (8 MB)

PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE

Fairgrounds Master Plan and Arena Feasibility Study

In an effort to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment, the conceptual plan along with comment sheets will be posted at the Wellandport and Caistorville Librararies as well as the Smithville Arena.

In September 2012, the Township retained consultants to assist in preparing the Fairgrounds Master Plan and Arena Feasibility Study. The study has identified a number of indoor and outdoor facilities to be considered for the re-development of the site. A conceptual plan has been prepared to illustrate the potential layout and design. We are looking for the community’s feedback. The Township and Consultants need your input in order to best reflect the community’s vision for the site.

To access the Public Comment Sheet and the Conceptual Plan, please click here.....Fairground Plan/Arena Feasibility Study PUBLIC COMMENT SHEET.CONCEPT PLAN

For more information on the Fairgrounds Master Plan and Arena Feasibility Study, please contact:

Richard Bolduc

Director of Public Works & Engineering

rbolduc@westlincoln.ca

905-957-3346 x. 5142