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The Red Cross and the town of New Canaan have created several programs that will help you learn more about how to get your family prepared for an emergency.
Red Cross Ready - Watch a short video on how to “Be Red Cross Ready” and learn more about becoming a prepared family.
New Canaan Emergency Outcall System - Ensure your family can receive emergency messages by phone, e-mail or text. Sign up on the Town website www.newcanaan.info or call 966-1663 and leave your information to be entered by a registered volunteer or staff member.
CPR and First Aid - Sign up for training with Red Cross at 966-1663 or www.newcanaanredcross.org.
Signs of a Stroke - Know the signs of a stroke.
Disaster Courses - Sign up for disaster courses at the Red Cross at 966-1663 or www.newcanaanredcross.org.
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) - Sign up for training by calling 966-1663 or www.newcanaancert.org.
For specific information about what to do during a Pandemic Flu epidemic in New Canaan go to www.newcanaanflu.org.
The award winning Be Red Cross Ready Safety Series can be purchased at www.redcrossstore.org or borrowed from the Red Cross chapter by calling 966-1663.
Keep these numbers posted near your phone!
All Emergencies 911
New Canaan Red Cross/CERT 966-1663
Town of New Canaan
Disasater Hotline 594-4100
Police (Routine) 594-3500
Fire (Routine) 594-3140
Town Information 594-3000 or www.newcanaan.info
Human Services 594-3076
Health Department 594-3018
Animal Control (and Rescue) 594-3510
Other
Poison Control Center (Routine) 860-679-4540
Poison Control Center (Emergency) 860-222-1222
State Department of Health 860-282-7063
Norwalk Hospital (Routine) 852-2000
Stamford Hospital (Routine) 276-1000