in the event of an emergency
Fire | medical | crime
Download this list, fill in your personal cottage contact information, then print and post it in a visible location for your family and guests. |
In the case of fire, evacuate children and pets to safety. Learn more here
FIRST CALL = 911
SECOND CALL = NEIGHBOURSProvide your name and phone number
Provide the cottage address
& directions from nearest major road/intersectionState the nature of your emergency
YMCA Wanakita: 705 - 457 - 2132
Your Fire Captain, Road Captain and/or Cottage Watch Coordinator
Notify neighbours who may be in immediate danger, e.g. due to fire
THIRD: Use an emergency horn or whistle: 3-blast sequence means “Help me!”
In Case of Fire: boat or drive to the nearest Fire Box and bring fire pump, hoses and accessories to the location of the fire.
For non-life-threatening, non-emergency situations, please refer to the following:
| Haliburton Hospital | 705 - 457 - 1392 | |
| Haliburton Ambulance | 705 - 457 - 1721 | |
| Highlands East Fire Chief | 705 - 448 - 2981 x428 | |
| Highlands East By-Law Enforcement | 613 - 339 - 2442 | |
| Ontario Provincial Police (toll free) | 888 - 310 - 1122 | *OPP (*677) by cellphone |
| Ontario Provincial Police (Minden office) | 705 - 286 - 1431 | |
| Poison Information Centre | 800 - 268 - 9017 | |
| Hydro Emergency Outage | 800 - 434 - 1235 | |
| MNR Nuisance Bear Line | 866 - 514 - 2327 | |
| MNR Tips (report suspicious activity) | 877 - 847 - 7667 | |
| Roads (Highlands East) | 705 - 448 - 2934 | |
| Roads (Dysart et al) | 705 - 457 - 1830 |
Thanks to KLA member Rob Horsburgh for his photograph of Wallace Island used as the background photo throughout this site