Hello, Ward 6,
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful summer and are now in the swing of your regular September routine. One question that the Ward 6 office receives is who to call when you might need help from first responders, but you know there isn’t an emergency. There are other numbers available to call that still get you the help you need without tying up an emergency line.
Healthlink – 8-1-1
If a medical situation is not life threatening, and you aren’t sure if an ambulance is what you need, Healthlink at 8-1-1 will connect you with a registered nurse who can walk you through your symptoms and direct you to the right help for your situation.
Non-Urgent Police Concerns
For police concerns of a non-urgent nature such as a minor accident, general noise complaints, or late reporting incidents, including stolen or damaged property, call the police non-emergency number at 403-266-1234.
Non-Urgent Fire Department Concerns
3-1-1 can assist with questions for the fire department that do not require dispatch. If you want to know where to take old paint and chemicals, don’t call 9-1-1. The fire department has collection sites for old paint and chemicals, as well as Fire Prevention information, all accessible through 3-1-1. The Calgary Fire Department can also be contacted at the non-emergency number at 403-264-1022.
Text with 9-1-1
We offer the Text with 9-1-1 (T911) service in the Calgary region for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, or speech impaired persons. This service allows members of this community to communicate with 9-1-1 services using wireless-based text messaging. Dial 9-1-1 on your cell phone. You will not need to speak, as the Emergency Communications Officer taking your 9-1-1 call will receive an indicator that tells them that they need to communicate with you via text messaging.
Sincerely,
Councillor Richard Pootmans
Ward 6 – Councillor Richard Pootmans proudly serves the following Communities: Aspen Estates, Aspen Woods, Christie Park, Coach Hill, Cougar Ridge, Discovery Ridge, Glamorgan, Glenbrook, Glendale, Medicine Hill, Patterson, Signal Hill, Springbank Hill, Strathcona, Wentworth, West Springs, Westgate
