Calling 911?

The following website provides tips on how to call 911

http://www.wikihow.com/Call-911

Recently an area 911 system was unavailable. That raised the question, if you cannot reach 911 because their system is down, who do you call?

We recommend that you keep a sticker on all your phones with your local police emergency and non-emergency number. The emergency number is often the 911 dispatch center.

In the past, you would have called the operator to connect your call. With all of the services on the internet, it has probably been some time since you called the operator on your telephone.

Now that this service is automated, you rarely speak with a person right away when calling the operator.

Having the police non-emergency number posted by all of your telephones can be a lifesaver, in the event the 911 system goes out in your area. You might also want to have listed the phone number for your local fire station and hospital.

Death Of A President Caused By Inauguration Cold - A Look Back on Lessons Learned

As we look at the windchill factor in the Washington DC area this morning, it currently below zero.

We cannot stress enough, the impact weather can have on people. Even if you are dressed in layers, remember there are parts of your face that may be exposed for long periods of time.

Weather.com has compiled

25 things you didn't know about the Presidential Inauguration

Partnering With Other Communities For National Preparedness Month

We are pleased to be partnering with the

Tri-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning Committee

and providing material for the

112th Annual Charlton Old Home Day.

Tri-EPIC REPC includes the Massachusetts communities of Charlton, Dudley, Southbridge, and Sturbridge.

As part of National Preparedness Month, representatives will be on hand to discuss the Tri-EPIC REPC, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Citizen Corps, and other related programs.

I Went To The Hospital In An Ambulance

Earlier in the week was the opportunity to ride along with the Central 911 folks. We waited for a few hours, as I presented new technologies to the IT staff, and then the calls started coming in.

Two of the calls, this gave the opportunity to see how some of the locals live and their limited resources. That was highlighted by arrival at the state run hospital, which really does not compare to those we are use to in the states.

The last call was a motorcycle accident during rush hour. We will spare all the details. Since there was a lot of blood, for this call, I decided to ride in the front, instead of in the back with the patient.

Everyone will be okay. And for me, it was another eye opening experience.