County of Renfrew Paramedic Service

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County of Renfrew Paramedic Service

The Paramedic Service provides 24 hour a day, 7 days a week coverage responding to the emergent and life-threatening medical needs of the community.

07/25/2025

UPDATE 9:18 p.m.: Warning lifted for Barry's Bay and Killaloe but remains in effect for Renfrew-Calabogie-Arnprior.

🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning 🚨
Areas: 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘄–𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲–𝗔𝗿𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘆–𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗲 & 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
🕖 Issued at 7:45 PM EDT by Environment Canada

A line of severe storms is moving east at 50 km/h, bringing:
⚠️ Wind gusts up to 90 km/h
⚠️ Nickel to loonie-size hail
⚠️ Heavy rain (up to 50 mm possible)

💡 Power outages likely
🌊 Flash flooding possible
🧱 Hail may cause damage/injury

👉 Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Stay indoors & away from windows.

🔁 Please share to keep others informed.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH continues for Pembroke-Petawawa-Cobden.

07/24/2025

⚠️ 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 ⚠️

Environment Canada has issued a 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 for our area this evening. Conditions are favourable for dangerous storms that could bring:

🌪️ 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟭𝟬 𝗸𝗺/𝗵
🌧️ 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 (50+ mm possible)
🧊 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗹-𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹
🌪️ 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼:
• Stay indoors and away from windows.
• Secure outdoor items that could become projectiles.
• Avoid driving during heavy rain or strong winds.
• Be ready for possible power outages.

🚨 𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀:
• Take cover in a basement or interior room.
• Stay away from windows and doors.
• If outside, seek shelter immediately.
⚡ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗴𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀! Lightning is dangerous and can strike from a distance.

07/24/2025

With temperatures on the rise again, it seems we need to once again say... DO NOT LEAVE PETS, CHILDREN OR OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN IN A HOT, PARKED CAR. The temperature increases quickly and can become deadly, even with windows open "a crack".

If you see children or animals in a hot car, call police. For OPP: 1-888-310-1122. If lives are in danger, call 9-1-1.

Note: Many electric vehicles have a "pet mode" to keep the interior cool.

07/24/2025

Some parts of eastern Ontario, in particular areas to the north, including Algonquin Park, Bancroft , the Upper Ottawa Valley, Barry's Bay and Renfrew could see severe weather later today, with thunderstorms and high winds. Monitor weather apps or local radio stations for updates and be prepared to take shelter if a storm is approaching you. The impact could begin to hit the area late this afternoon and continue overnight.

We have seen tragic outcomes during similar storms this summer, where trees have fallen causing a death and serious injuries.

While we are not weather forecasters, public safety is our top priority. Be prepared and stay safe.

07/24/2025

🌞 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒍 & 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆 🌞

With temperatures soaring today, it's important to take precautions to protect yourself and others from heat-related illnesses.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁:

💧 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 – Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

🏠 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 – Keep cool in air-conditioned spaces. If you don’t have AC, visit public places like malls or libraries.

🧢 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 – Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. Don’t forget your hat and sunglasses!

🚫 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Especially during peak heat hours (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.). If you must be outside, take frequent breaks in the shade.

🧓 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 – Keep an eye on elderly neighbors, young children, and pets. They’re more vulnerable to heat.

🌡️ 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 – Watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea. Seek medical help if needed.

Let’s look out for each other and stay cool, Renfrew County! 💙

A reminder, here is a map of previously identified Cooling Stations in communities across Renfrew County: https://bit.ly/RCCoolingStations

07/24/2025

Premier FordNation took the time this week to meet with Paramedic teams from Renfrew County, Muskoka, and Haliburton during the Council of the Federation in Huntsville. We were proud to support this important event alongside our colleagues, demonstrating the teamwork and dedication that define paramedic services across Ontario.

07/24/2025

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07/24/2025

Water safety starts at home. If you have a backyard pool, make sure it’s gated/locked and that everyone in your family knows the rules. Get more backyard safety tips and resources to stay here: https://www.lifesavingsociety.com/water-safety/backyard-pools.aspx |

07/24/2025

With thunderstorms and other issues resulting in power failures or blips, traffic lights are often impacted. Sometimes they end up in a 'safe mode', with red lights flashing in each direction.

When this happens, drivers are reminded to treat the flashing red lights like a four way stop.

Traffic safety is everyone's responsibility.

07/22/2025

🚨 𝐈𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬! 🚨

Help first responders find you fast — make sure your 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 from the road, day or night.

✅ Clear away snow, branches, and debris
✅ Ensure both sides of the sign are visible
✅ Make sure it still reflects light
❌ If it’s damaged or missing, contact your local municipal office to replace it

Let’s all do our part to stay safe! 🏡🚒🚓🚑

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