EMERGENCY • Be Prepared!

The Sylmar Neighborhood Council family was recently deeply impacted by a Medical Emergency. We are thankful that due to the quick attention by an SNC Member and their emergency response and CPR training, the individual that was in crisis will be alright. 

Always Call 911 if.

- Not breathing or has difficulty breathing

-Chest Pain

- Unconscious or Unresponsive

- Sudden dizziness, difficulty speaking or change of mental status (Confused or Odd Behavior)

-Heavy bleeding that cannot be controlled

-Drowning, choking, severe burns; or a hit to the head.

Until Help arrives.

-Check the area for hazards or potential hazards; If hazards are present protect the patient, you, and others around you.

-Remain Calm, calm the patient, and the others around you

-Do not move the patient unless safety dictates

-IF TRAINED, use pressure to stop bleeding 
and provide basic life support (CPR)

-Comfort the patient and reassure that medical assistance is on the way 

Hands-Only C.P.R.

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/hands-only-cpr.html

VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eRwgM2Pa4o

Stop the Bleed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhBe7Q6mH3U&t=82s

Emergency Contacts on your cellphone

Android users -

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.chitwansoft.emergencyinformation&hl=en_US&pli=1

iPhone users -

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ice-in-case-of-emergency/id311410069

Note have your phone set up so that Emergency Contacts can be reached even if your phone keypad is locked.

www.SylmarNC.org