For those living with disabilities, injuries, illness, and chronic conditions having access to and knowledge of the various emergency resources and services in your area can make all the difference when it comes to either your or a loved one’s physical and mental health.
Share Lawyers has compiled a list of resources below for residents of Ontario of emergency resources that may be helpful to you.Province of Ontario Resources
Ambulance, Police, and Fire ………. 9-1-1You can also learn more about 9-1-1 services, tips on making calls, and what new features may be added in the future at the CRTC website.Telehealth Ontario ………. 1-866-797-0000When you call with a non emergency health concern, a Registered Nurse will ask you to answer questions so they can assess your health problem and give you advice. For more information about Telehealth Ontario such as: how it works, who can call, and what you can ask visit the Telehealth Ontario website.Ontario Poison Centre ………. 1-800-268-9017For information about poisons, information for families, and more, visit the Ontario Poison Centre website.Ontario Provincial Police ………. 1-888-310-1122For non-emergency police services, to report a crime, or any other safety concerns, you can call this toll free number to access all divisions in Ontario. To find out more about services, access your direct division, or other information visit the Ontario Provincial Police website.Spills Action Center ………. 1-800-268-6060Report spills of pollutants (e.g. oil, chemicals) that may be harmful to your health or that of others to the Spills Action Centre. For more information about reporting spills such as: who must report, when to report, how and what to report, and what happens after you report visit the Spills Action Centre website.Emergency Management ………. 2-1-12-1-1 Ontario serves communities during events such as tornadoes, snow storms, fires and floods. 2-1-1 reinforces important messages emergency officials need to communicate to the public, such as the location of evacuation centres, road closures, safety instructions, social services to assist disaster victims, and more. To find out more about the communities 2-1-1 serves and more information visit the 211 website.24HOUR Non-emergency and Information ………. 3-1-1311 provides residents, businesses and visitors with easy access to non-emergency City services, programs and information for your region 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 311 can offer assistance in more than 180 languages.Canadian Red Cross ………. 1-866-797-0000The Canadian Red Cross provides a range of resources including emergency and disaster services. To find out more information, find resources in your area visit the Canadian Red Cross website.Regional Services
Windsor
Police Headquarters………. (519) 255-6700Windsor Police Services General Inquiries ………. (519) 258-6111
After-hours Hydro Service ………. (519) 255-7818After-hours Water Service ………. (519) 255-7130
Toronto
AIDS and Sexual Health Hotline………. (416) 892-2437
Dental Emergency………. (416) 485-7121
Distress Centres of Toronto Crisis Line ………. (416) 408-4357
Foodlink Hotline ………. (416) 392-6655
Poison Centre………. (416) 813-5900
Toronto Police ………. (416) 808-2222
Thunder BayThunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre ………. (807) 684-6000
Thunder Bay Police ………. (807) 684-1200
Rural Fires (807) ………. 473-5200
Rural Ambulance ………. 1-877-2345
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