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
Provide your name and phone number
Provide the cottage address
& directions from nearest major road/intersectionState the nature of your emergency
SECOND CALL = WhatsApp Koshlong Emergency Notification Group
To join this group, KENG member request
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 “Fire or life-threatening emergency!”
In Case of Fire: boat or drive to the nearest Fire Box and bring fire pump, hoses and ALL accessories to the location of the fire. Make sure you are wearing appropriate clothing.
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