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Medical Emergency Tips

Useful Tips when emergency crews have been dispatched to your home:

	1. Turn on your porch light or front door light, even in daylight, this will increase visibility and aid rescuers in finding your house.
	2. If it is safe, and an extra pair of hands are available, have someone wait outside to flag down rescuers when they arrive.
	3. Secure your pets. This will avoid delays in confronting protective or scared dogs, or prevent indoor pets from inadvertently being allowed outside when rescuers enter your home.
	4. Make sure the numbers on your house are large enough to be seen from the street.  This will ensure that emergency workers can quickly locate your house in an emergency.
	5. If you take medications, write them down on a piece of paper and keep it in a location where Police and EMS can find it quickly if you are unable to communicate to rescuers.  Also include information about your medical history.  This will ensure that you receive the appropriate treatment that you may need.

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