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Emergency Numbers
In all
areas, call
Poison Control Nationwide................................................................... 800-222-1222 TTY/TDD ..................................................................... 800-972-3323 24 hr help with accidental poisoning, medication missteps
or overdoses, drug interactions. (Note: if person has collapsed or stopped
breathing call 911.) Adult Protective Services (APS) After Hours Emergency....................................... 800-575-HELP
(4357) Responds to reports of elder and dependent adult abuse and
neglect. Intervenes to resolve the problems that place the adult at-risk,
links to needed services, and, if necessary, secures out-of-home placement for
protection. AIDS/HIV/Hep C Nightline Toll-Free CA.................................................................. 800-273-2437 TTY............................................................................. 415-781-2228 Spanish Free after-hours telephone support when other service
agencies are closed. Emotional support, crisis counseling and basic
information for anyone with HIV or Hepatitis C related concerns. See www.aidsnightline.org. American Indian Women Domestic
Violence Assistance Program Crisis Line........................................................................... 995-8777 Support for victims of domestic violence, including transportation,
court accompaniment, assistance with restraining orders, referrals to
counseling, etc.. Homeless intervention. Emergency motel vouchers and referral
services. See www.ukiahcommunitycenter.org. Crisis Line 24-hour telephone service administered by the Dorcas Society Distribution of free clothing, household linens, and
smaller house wares. Fort Bragg Food Bank Food distribution and commodities. Institute on Counseling (CESP)
– Friendship Line........................... 800-971-0016 Bay Area based suicide prevention services for older adults
suffering from life-threatening depression.
Hosts 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line available to persons age 60+
nationwide. Eligibility: Age 60+ can call when depressed, isolated,
grieving, suicidal, going through a difficult time, in an abusive situation,
or are lonely and want to talk to someone. See www.ioaging.org. Support for victims of violent crimes. Includes
information, referral, victim advocacy, emergency assistance, translation,
and transportation. Networks with county and community agencies. Appointments may be arranged at offices in Mental Health Crisis Line Ukiah................................................................................. 463-4396 No. County.......................................................................... 456-3850 24 hour crisis line for mental health emergencies. Project Sanctuary 24-hour Crisis Line............................................. 800-575-HELP
(4357) Services to prevent and lessen the effects of domestic
violence and sexual assault, including 24-hour crisis hotline; emergency safe
shelter for battered women and their children; peer counseling, transitional
housing program; individual and group counseling; prevention and education
programs; legal assistance; and a volunteer program. See www.projectsanctuary.org. Salvation Army 714 S. State, Ste. A, Ukiah.................................................... 468-9577 Various programs to assist those in need, including
utilities, clothes, limited food, gas, and bus vouchers. See www.tsatoday.org. Coordinates referrals for clothing, food and shelter
through various local organizations. See www.ukiahcommunitycenter.org. Willits Community Services (WCS)
& Food Bank Emergency assistance with food, transportation, shelter, blankets, utilities, prescriptions, cooking propane, formula, etc.
To plan
for a major disaster, assume you would be without power and would not be able
to go out for food or water. Your
“stay at home” household emergency supplies should include:
Your
“evacuation bag” should be packed with the following:
American Red Cross 5297 Aero Dr., from Food and housing supports for disaster victims; health and
safety-disaster services training. See www.arcsm.org. Works to ensure the County is ready and able to mitigate
against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of emergencies
that threaten lives, property, and the environment. Radio Stations for Emergency News KUKI, Ukiah......................................................................... 103.3 FM KOZT, Coast............................................................... 95.3 or
95.9 FM Road Closures/Conditions CalTrans...................................................................... 800-427-7623 Also check the CHP Traffic
Incident Information Page at http://cad.chp.ca.gov
and choose “Ukiah” for the Area.
Listed here are bracelet/necklace programs that alert
others to wearer's specific medical or prescription issues.
For home telephone-connected systems
that allow users to push a button to access emergency services in times of
crisis, see phone book yellow pages under "Medical Alarms." MedicAlert Bracelet, watch,
or necklace allows ER responders to call a 24-hour response center for
information on your conditions, medications, and allergies so you can receive
faster, safer treatment. Call or visit website. See www.medicalert.org. MedicAlert + Safe Return............................................ 888-572-8566 ID bracelet and
support system to help find someone who wanders plus provides emergency
responders access to vital medical information in the time of need. When a
person with dementia wanders or becomes lost, one call immediately activates
a community support network to help reunite the lost person with his or her
caregiver. When a person is found, a citizen or law official calls the
toll-free 24-hour emergency response number on the identification product,
and the individual's family or caregivers are contacted. The nearest
Alzheimer's Association office provides support during search and
rescue efforts. Call or download application at “MedicAlert + Safe Return” link at www.alz.org. |
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