You may think you know how to look after your family no matter what happens, but sometimes, incidents occur that are beyond your control or knowledge. Having a list of emergency numbers on your phone will help you to remain calm when you may be in a panic, so save these 9 important numbers on your phone now.
Emergency Services – 000
Everyone should know this number and it’s easy to call straight from a locked phone but it doesn’t hurt to have it on speed dial as well. If you need urgent assistance from the police, fire service or an ambulance, don’t delay – call the Emergency Services on 000 immediately.
Poison Information Centre – 13 11 26
This is an extremely important number for all parents to save. No matter how thorough you are at securing dangerous liquids and other poisons away, sometimes children will still manage to access them. When this happens, get immediate advice from the Poison Information Centre. If the person has stopped breathing or has collapsed, call 000 instead. The Poison Information Centre phone line is manned 24/7 by highly trained specialists.
Dial A Doctor – 1300 030 030
If you’ve ever had a sick child once your regular doctor has closed their doors for the day, you’ll know just how stressful it can be. Dial A Doctor is a fantastic initiative operating across Perth, Bunbury, Darwin & Cairns, where a doctor will visit your home after hours and assess your medical needs. They are also able to write prescriptions so you don’t have to wait to see your normal doctor to get any emergency medication.
Wildcare Helpline – 08 9474 9055
Finding a snake in your garden is something most people are terrified of, but did you know you can call the Wildcare Helpline? They not only assist in finding you a local person to catch and remove the snake, but they also offer advice on how to deal with any sick or injured wildlife you may come across, whether at home or out and about.
State Emergency Service – 132 500
When a natural disaster hits, for example a flood or a bushfire, the State Emergency Service can provide much needed assistance. Completely manned by volunteers, they can help to get people and animals safely out of harm’s way. In WA, bushfires are unfortunately all too common during the hot summer months. If you live in a rural or semi-rural area, it’s a good idea to save the SES number on your phone and keep an eye on their website for any live updates in your area.
WA Police Assistance – 131 444
If you need to speak to the police but the matter is not an emergency, you can call the helpful WA Police Assistance helpline. If you need to report anti-social behaviour, get a claim number for insurance purposes or make a complaint about someone, don’t call 000, call this number instead.
ATCO Gas – 13 13 52
With such a unique and powerful odour, if you smell natural gas in your home (or anywhere else) and can’t identify the source quickly, the first thing you need to do is leave the area. Don’t use any equipment that may ignite a fire, such as matches, a light switch or even your mobile phone. Once you’re safely out of harm’s way, call ATCO Gas to report the leak.
Your Local Ranger
All shires have rangers who deal with a wide variety of issues and complaints, so saving your local rangers hotline on your phone is a good idea. If you see people parking illegally in your area causing an obstruction or if you spot a loose animal in your suburb, give the rangers a call and they’ll send someone out to help.
A Reputable Locksmith
Getting locked out of your home or your car is never fun – but avoiding a panic by having a reputable emergency locksmith in Perth on speed dial can help to take the stress out of the situation. They can be at your home in no time and get you back in and able to get on with your day.
