EMERGENCY SERVICES

ST JOHN update with Mel Brooker

I’m sad to say that the dishonesty offending in the area has not slowed down. Commercial burglaries are on the rise. It has been a busy month ,with a spike in the number of burglaries that have occurred in the area. Secure your valuables. Something as simple as a security light could help to deter some of those people.

We are still getting reports of flash lights in the yard or at the fence line. These need to be reported at the time, not the next day or to your neighbours a week later.

Yes it’s good to let your neighbours know, but we need to know as well, and in a timely manner. Even if they have left the area it is good for us to have a drive and see who else is out and about.

It has been a long school break, but with kids back at school it’s a timely reminder to keep an eye out for kids on the crossings, and around the schools with the increased foot traffic. Reduce your speed around crossings and school and be prepared to stop for the unexpected.

Thank you for your time. Until next month. Be safe. Feel safe.

It is proving to be another busy year. We are on the exactly same number of jobs to date as we had last year, with a way smaller crew manning the ambulance.

Winter is here, and the frosts have begun. Remember to take care on the slippery footpaths.

Try to keep yourself fit and healthy with exercise, healthy food, and plenty of water.

If you require an ambulance, please don’t feel bad about ringing. We work on the ambulance because we care, and would rather transport a patient we are able to chat to, rather than one who is too sick to talk.

Any chest pain should be checked out. Sometimes heart problems do not have normal or very many symptoms, so it is important to get checked out.

Again, I would like to remind you to check your house number is visible at your gate, particularly if you are on a shared drive or your mail box is some way from the house.

Keep warm, safe and well.

The ambulance station at Oxford is not manned 24 hours a day. If you require emergency assistance please call 111.