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Older & Wiser: Home Fire Safety Check for Family and Friends of Older Adults
When it comes to fire, adults over age 65 are at greater risk than any other group. As most fire deaths occur in the home, it is important that older people know how to protect themselves. If you are a senior, or have a relative or friend in this vulnerable group, please take a few minutes to complete this fire safety check of your / their home. It could be a lifesaver.
Source : Fire Marshall's Public Fire Safety Council
At Home with Alzheimer's Disease
The safety and security of someone living at home with Alzheimer's Disease can be significantly improved by making minor, low-cost changes in a house or apartment. These practical adaptations will be of help to both the Alzheimer patient and their caregivers.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The Safe Living Guide
This guide will give you some ideas about what you can do to prevent injuries in and around your home. It looks at two main areas: your home and yourself. The guide also contains several stories that show how people who made changes in their homes or in their lives benefited from them. Practical information in the form of fact sheets and tips, as well as a resource section, complete the guide.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada.
Ontario
The Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council
THE FIRE MARSHAL'S PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL was established in 1993 to promote fire prevention and public education through sponsorships and partnerships with various groups and individuals with an interest in public safety.
Victim Support Line (VSL)
The Victim Support Line (VSL) is a province-wide, toll-free information line providing a range of services in English and French, to victims of crime
Source : Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-518-7901
- Telephone: (416) 326-2220
- Fax
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Business Address :
Ministry of the Attorney General 720 Bay Street, 11th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2K1
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Apartment Security
Suggestions can make your building and apartment a safer place to live.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Manitoba Seniors Directorate.
Be Prepared, Not Scared
Information products include alerts and advisories, self-help advice brochures, fact sheets, news releases, teacher's aids and videos.
Source : Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Contact Information :
- Telephone: (613) 991-3283
- Fax: (613) 998-9589
- TTY Service: 1 866 865-5667
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E-Mail :
E-mail: communications@psepc.gc.ca
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Postal Address :
340 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Canada K1A 0P8
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Canada Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council is a national, non-government, charitable organization dedicated to safety. Our mission is to lead in the national effort to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and economic loss in public and private places throughout Canada. We serve as a credible, reliable resource for safety information, education and awareness in all aspects of Canadian life - in traffic, at home, at work and at leisure.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Candle Safety
Here are a number of precautions you can take to reduce health and safety risks when you burn candles.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
Carbon Monoxide
Home safety information about carbon monoxide, the silent killer.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Creating Safer Communities
This pamphlet provides a general overview of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) for professionals who work in urban design development and related areas.
Source : Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Earthquake Preparedness for High-Rises and Mobile Homes
Whether you live in a residential home, a high-rise apartment or a mobile home, there are safe practices to follow to protect your family and home from the effects of earthquakes.
Source : Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Emergency Repair Program (ERP)
Assists eligible homeowners or occupants in rural areas to undertake emergency repairs required for the continued safe occupancy of their houses.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Emergency Supplies Checklist
Being prepared for an emergency is everyone's responsibility. This checklist for emergency preparedness can help you and your family be better prepared.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Provincial Emergency Program.
Facts About Smoke Alarms
General information about smoke alarms.
Source : The Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council
Fighting Asthma in Your House
Practical tips to help people with asthma improve the indoor air quality of their home.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Floods: What to do before and after
This publication helps you prepare for floods by planning ahead and taking sensible precautions to minimize flood damage.
Fun and Safe Holiday Season!
This page gives safety tips to remember during the holiday season.
Source : Health Canada
Hiring a Home Inspector
One of the best ways to understand about a home's condition, habitability and safety is to hire a professional home inspector.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence
This program helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor home adaptations to extend the time low-income seniors can live in their own homes independently.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
How to Prevent Falls in the Home
This Web page gives general information on preventive measures to avoid falls.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Moisture and Air: Problems and Remedies
Identify the signs and probable causes of moisture and moisture-related indoor air quality problems in your home and to propose practical solutions.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The Most Dangerous Room
What should you do if grease catches fire in the kitchen? What precautions should you take to avoid fires in the kitchen? The Canada safety Coucil describes how the kitchen is The Most Dangerous Room.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Off-the-job safety
Employees are far more likely to suffer an injury at home, on the road or during leisure activities than on the job. This Web page emphasizes safety in all aspects of your life.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Prepare to survive a major Earthquake
This Web page gives you important information to help you prepare and survive an earthquake.
Source : Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
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