If your Child is Seriously
Ill or Injured ...

Are you Prepared?

1.

9-1-1 is the correct number to call where you live and work if you live in Baker County.

2.

Teach your children how to dial 9-1-1 or your local emergency number(s) and the information they will need to provide name, telephone number, address, and physical symptoms of the ill or injured individual. (Have your telephone number and address listed close to the telephone.)  Remember that if the child calls from the phone that help is needed, the dispatcher will know where to send help.  If your child knows how to call 9-1-1, but does not know their address, they will still be able to get help.  The computerized system will show the number that is calling and a map of how to get to the house.

3.

Have the name, address, and telephone number of your child's doctor always at hand. Know the hours when the doctor's office is open and what to do if you need advice when the off ice is closed.

4.

Make sure your house address can be seen from the street, day or night.  Have your 9-1-1 address clearly posted near the drive way of your home so Emergency Services can quickly find your home.

5.

Find out which hospital emergency room your doctor prefers if you are going to transport your child without rescue. Visit the hospital to determine the quickest route, the emergency room drop off location, and emergency room parking.  If rescue responds they will take the child to the appropriate hospital.

6.

If you have health insurance, ask about the rules for getting help in an emergency. They may refer you to a specific hospital, unless the illness or injury is life threatening.  In an emergency, it does not matter what type of insurance you have or which hospital the child is taken to.

7.

Take courses that will help you respond effectively to a serious illness or injury. Many communities offer classes on first aid, bystander care, and CPR for infants and children.