SEPTEMBER 2020
THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER
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First Responders “911 … What is your emergency?” Submitted by Karen Boulter While driving in the North Shuswap, you are likely to see many different animals. They’re beautiful and entertaining to watch. But wildlife and cars on the road together can be a lethal mix. Historically, the upcoming months of September, October and November have the highest rate of accidents involving wildlife. In the summer, many young creatures become more mobile and are likely to join their parent crossing the road to find new habitat. Many animals travel in groups. If you see one, there may be more following. As the fall approaches, be extra careful in the early morning or at dusk and during the night. These are times when animals are most likely to be on the road. Please slow down and look ahead into the ditches for movement or the reflection of animal eyes in the headlights. Some animals, especially deer, may panic and freeze in the road. Other animals attempt to escape by continuing to run alongside the road for a time. If it is safe to do so, pull over or slow to a very low speed until the animal leaves the road. Slowing down is the best way to improve reaction time and prevent a collision. If you do unfortunately, hit an animal, there are a few steps that must be taken. If you are injured, please call 911 for an ambulance. If the animal is still alive, but suffering or is a hazard for other motorists on the road, please call 911 or the RCMP to let them know. If the animal is dead, please
report the incident to DriveBC or AIM at 1-866222-4204 or online. This organization is equipped to remove the animal from the road. If the animal appears to be someone’s pet, as difficult as it might be, please endeavor to let the owner or someone in the area know. This will allow the owner to grieve now, rather than spending weeks or months searching, fretting, wondering and still grieving their loss. Thank you for taking the time to be extra vigilant and aware and help to reduce the number of these emotionally upsetting incidents. Together, ‘We Make A Difference.’ For those of you still looking to order your green with white reflective address sign, you may contact Margaret Needham at 250-6792334 or ma.needham49@gmail.com The signs are only $35.00 and can be ordered with the numbers reading across or down, depending upon which way you will like to mount it. Please find the time to order your sign today and prepare ahead to ensure your safety. Please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com or call 250-955-2101 to make arrangements and find out more about the home care medical equipment we have available for your use, free of charge. If you are interested in joining our FR Society, please email Catherine McCrea at cm.nsbc@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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