When Seconds Count: GETTING EMERGENCY HELP TO YOUR RURAL HOME

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December/January 1998
By Mona Vanek 
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Although the caller's phone number was recorded, no one answered the phone when dispatch tried to reconnect. Because of the delay of searching house-to-house in the sprawling park-like forest complex, the woman lost so much blood she had to have transfusions.

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Give complete directions. If roads within the subdivision have names, even if they're unsigned, give them. Someone responding might be familiar with the area. Identify the house by distinguishing features, including an unusual tree or yard ornament. Put it in relation to other houses sharing the same highway or road address. Say, "It's second from the red house," or whatever.

An Instruction Card for Flaggers

Jot down the following information on an index card and exchange with potential flaggers you might call in case of an emergency.

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Quickly go to the entrance of the victim's driveway.

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Don't stand in the road.

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Do stand on the shoulder of the road, facing the ambulance's approach.

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Wear light or night-visible clothing.

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Wave alighted flashlight.

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Don't block the roadway with your vehicle.

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Do park your vehicle just beyond the driveway, facing the direction that the ambulance will be facing, so your rear hazard lights (all flashers) are what the ambulance driver sees.

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Or park alongside the driveway, with your headlights aimed toward the house entrance. Don't let your lights blind the ambulance driver.

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Do stay at the driveway entrance until one of the ambulance crew relieves you or summons you to give assistance.

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Don't leave until the ambulance has left — your help with family concerns may be needed.

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