13 First Aid and Safety Training

01/26/2026

🥶 Chilly temperatures expected to continue this week.

Conditions like these can become dangerous very quickly, especially for anyone without a warm place to go.

To help keep everyone safe, the Municipality has four warming centres available for anyone who needs a place to warm up:
🔹John Levi Community Centre
🔹Almonte Branch – Mississippi Mills Public Library
🔹Stewart Community Centre
🔹Pakenham Branch – Mississippi Mills Public Library

These spaces offer a warm, safe environment during extreme cold. We encourage residents to check in on neighbours, friends, and family who may need support.

01/26/2026

01/25/2026

What an honour.

01/24/2026

Today's the day to warm up with your local Station 2 in Pakenham!

01/24/2026

🥶 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝
Environment Canada has issued a Cold Weather Warning, and wind chills can cause frostbite in minutes. Please take extra care over the next 24-48 hours.
A reminder for those seeking refuge from the cold, the 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴/𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 (located at 156 John Street, Pembroke (with entrance on Sussex Street) is open with a limited number of available spaces. The Centre is 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟳 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 in conjunction with MacKay Manor in Renfrew, and supported by the Mesa team and community partners, including the Pembroke Regional Hospital. The Renfrew County Mesa HART Hub follows Mesa, a collaborative multi-sector approach to providing compassionate care in the community.
📞𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 1-844-720-0056

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞:
• 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 – wear hats, mitts, scarves, and warm footwear.
• 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. Take frequent warm-up breaks indoors; avoid prolonged outdoor activity in extreme wind chills and stay dry – wet clothing loses heat rapidly.
• 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: numbness, confusion, shivering, slurred speech, chest pain, or trouble breathing.
• 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 older adults, neighbours, and those who may need assistance.
• 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 – if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them.
• 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: take frequent warm-up breaks and stay dry.
• 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 – keep emergency supplies and ensure your battery and fuel levels are adequate.
• 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 – icy surfaces and reduced visibility can develop quickly.

𝑺𝙩𝒂𝙮 𝙬𝒂𝙧𝒎, 𝙨𝒕𝙖𝒚 𝒔𝙖𝒇𝙚, 𝒂𝙣𝒅 𝒍𝙤𝒐𝙠 𝙤𝒖𝙩 𝙛𝒐𝙧 𝙤𝒏𝙚 𝙖𝒏𝙤𝒕𝙝𝒆𝙧. ❄️

01/23/2026

🥶 Stay warm. Stay Safe!

🟡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Environment Canada has issued a 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆. Bitterly cold conditions will begin this evening, with wind chill values dropping to –𝟯𝟱 𝘁𝗼 –𝟰𝟬 through Saturday morning.

⚠️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
• Extremely cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills
• Risk of frostbite within minutes on exposed skin
• Higher risk for older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and pets

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞:
• Dress in layers and cover exposed skin
• Watch for signs of cold related illness (numbness, chest pain, weakness)
• Check on older family, friends, and neighbours
• Bring pets indoors
• Outdoor workers should take frequent warm up breaks

Stay warm and take care. ❄️

01/23/2026

It's going to be cold this weekend! 🥶🥶🥶

🥶Frostbites can happen quickly and most often impact toes, feet, fingers, hands, ears, and nose.

👇If you see these signs:

1️⃣If possible, remove anything restricting blood flow (boots, gloves, jewelry). Thaw the area only if you are sure it will not freeze again.

2️⃣ Warm the area gradually using warm (not hot) water or body heat. If the frozen area has thawed, don’t break any blisters. Protect them with loose, dry dressings.

3️⃣ If possible, elevate any thawed extremities above the level of the heart.

4️⃣ Rehydrate the person by providing plenty of fluids and encourage the person to seek medical attention.

For more tips on frostbite & hypothermia, head to our website at https://brnw.ch/21wYwiv

01/23/2026

Yeowza! These spots with the Carleton Place Public Library for March Break have been selling fast! 🤯

Don't miss out and register your child for March 14th's Stay Safe! Course before spaces are gone!

We're partnering with 13 First Aid to bring a "Stay Safe!" course to the library during the March Break. If you have a young person who wants to start staying home alone, this is the perfect course to get them (and you) feeling confident to do so!

Registration begins now for Stay Safe on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 10am - 4pm. Participants will be here all day and have a lunch break in between, so please make sure to send them with nut-free food, water and any snacks they might need. This program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills, preparing participants to respond to challenges in real-world scenarios. It increases and reinforces their capacity to improve their own safety, giving them tools to stay safe in their community or when on their own.

Follow the link below or visit our website to find the link to register for this program. It's perfect for kids aged 9 - 13 and costs $70. Use the code CPKIDS10 for a 10% discount to this class and save a little money.

13 First Aid is a provider recognized by the Red Cross and will provide a certificate of completion at the end. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Heidi at hsinnett@carletonplace.ca

Hurry---spaces are limited for this program.
https://bookeo.com/13firstaid?devent=3151R7CU3T19AB3647CC7_2026-03-14_PY1nAmrPidLj

01/22/2026

🌨️ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 & 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Expect 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 due to heavy snow and local blowing snow, with 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬 𝗰𝗺 of accumulation across Renfrew County.

📅 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Throughout today and tonight
⚠️ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: Rapidly changing conditions, difficult travel, and snow covered roads and walkways.

If you must travel, slow down, give yourself extra time, and stay alert.

01/21/2026

❄️ As you’re clearing driveways and walkways, we're reminding everyone to take one extra important step:

🔍 Check your home’s exterior exhaust vents.

Snow and ice can block vents for furnaces, fireplaces, and water heaters — and that can cause dangerous carbon monoxide to build up inside your home. A quick check now can make a big difference in keeping your household safe.

💡 Take a few extra minutes to clear vents and stay safe this winter.

Learn more about carbon monoxide safety: www.cosafety.ca