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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter April 2008 Area LTB1 (NHW126)

ICE: In Case of Emergency, Children's Accidents, Police Crime Report.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 31st March 2008 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Police Co-ordinator: Senior Constable Brett Godden, Phone 5131 5085

Next Meeting

When: Monday 21st April 2008.

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

Message From The Ambulance Service:

We all carry our mobile phones with names and numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone, but wouldn’t know who to call. Yes, there are lots of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of emergency?

Hence this "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.

The Concept of "ICE" is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons, who should be contacted during emergency under the name "ICE" (In Case of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn’t know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognised name for this purpose.

In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and Hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person, by simply dialling the number you have stored as "ICE"

Most accidents involving children occur in and around the home.

A majority of these accidents could have been prevented if some general safety rules had been imposed. Some basic things to watch out for around the home are:

Pharmaceuticals:

Don't leave these around where children can gain access to them. Children may confuse pharmaceuticals with flavoured drinks or sweets.

Electrical equipment:

Educate children from a very early age about the dangers of electricity. Use covers on unused power points. Install a safety switch (a shut off device that disables the power in the event of a short circuit), and don't let your child use metal objects such as knives or forks to remove toast from the toaster. Never let your children use electrical equipment such as hair dryers near water. Be cautious with fans & heaters as well.

Hot things:

Fires, irons, and saucepans or frypans on stoves are especially dangerous. Ensure that handles of pots and pans on the stove are turned in to the rear of the stove and never leave children alone with hot things on the stove. Make sure you use a fire-screen for an open fireplace

Broken Glass:

Check to make sure garden and sandpit areas are free from any broken glass. Small pieces of glass can be very difficult to see - until it's too late.

Learning to fly:

Never let your children get up on the roof of your house. They may try to jump off wearing their Superman suit, thinking they can't get hurt.

Police Crime Report for March 2008 NHW Area LTB1

Due To Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences For The Area Are Listed

• 3/3/2008 Bridle Road Theft from a house.
• 3/3/2008 Wattle Tree Crescent Theft from a motor vehicle in the backyard of a house.
• 4/3/2008 Blackwood Place Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway of a house.
• 5/3/2008 Park Avenue Theft from the backyard of a house.
• 14/3/2008 Gabo Way Theft of a motor vehicle.
• 14/3/2008 The Boulevard Burglary at a garage of a house.

Summary Of Stolen Items For The Above Offences

1 Electrical Appliance, 32 Timber/Building Material,

1 Cash, 4 Clothing, 1 Furniture, 2 Personal Property,

1 Motor Vehicle Stolen

4 Offenders were arrested for any reported offence in the area.

Remember! always report any suspicious incidents to the Police by dialling 000 (triple zero)

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au

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