WARD REPORT WARD REPORT WARD REPORT WARD REPORT JIM KARYGIANNIS, COUNCILLOR, WARD 39 Dear Neighbour: Safety Town Hall on Monday, June 20, 2016 6:30pm to 9:00pm L'Amoreaux Community and Recreation Centre 2000 McNicoll Avenue Presenters . Toronto Police Service; RCMP; Consumer Protection Services of Ontario; and, Bank of Canada. Incidents such as home and car break ins; Canada Revenue Agency scam calls threatening residents to pay fines or go to jail; immigration related calls; and, aggressive door-to- door sales people claiming that they want to check furnaces, hot water heaters and air conditioners to see if the homeowner is eligible for an upgrade. These incidents can cost you thousands of dollars! Join us at the Safety Town Hall and learn how to protect yourself! 100 Queen Street West, Suite A1, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Phone: 416-392-1374 Fax.: 416-392-7431 [email protected]www.karygiannis.net FOOD SAFETY TIPS Keep Cold Food Cold Place cold food in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs. Meat, poultry, and seafood may be packed while still frozen so that they stay colder longer. Consider packing beverages in one cooler and perishable foods in another. Keep Coolers Closed Once at the picnic site, limit the number of times the cooler is opened as much as you can. This helps to keep the contents cold longer. Don’t Cross-Contaminate Be sure to keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood securely wrapped. This keeps their juices from contaminating prepared/cooked foods or foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Clean Your Produce Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water before packing them in the cooler. Dry fruits and vegetables with a clean cloth towel or paper towel. Marinate Safely Marinate foods in the refrigerator - never on the kitchen counter or outdoors. If you plan to use some of the marinade as a sauce on the cooked food, reserve a portion separately before adding the raw meat, poultry, or seafood. Don’t reuse marinade . Cook Food Thoroughly When it’s time to cook the food, have your food thermometer ready. Always use it to be sure your food is cooked thoroughly. Safe Food Temperature Food Temperature Steaks and roasts 145°F Fish 145°F Pork 145°F Ground beef 160°F Chicken breasts 165°F Shrimp, lob- ster, and crabs cook until pearly and opaque Clams, oysters, and mussels cook until the shells are open SAFETY TIPS FOR BOATING Motor Boat Safety Pleasure Craft Operator Card—You must have an Pleasure Craft Operator Card to operate a motor boat and have it with you when you are boating Always Wear your Lifejacket—If you don't wear it, it won't work. Don't Drink & Boat—If you are caught operating a vessel while impaired, you will also lose your ability to operate your motor vehicle. Check your Boat—Familiarize yourself with the boat you are operating. Be Prepared—Make sure your boat is in good working condition and carry spare parts. Make sure you have sufficient gas. Check the weather and water conditions. Canoeing Safety Mandatory safety equipment: • Correct Size Lifejackets; Marine Flashlight • 15-Metre Floating Rope; Paddle • A Sound Signaling Device; Bailing Bucket Take an on-water course—Ensure that you have the skills and for your safety. Wear Your Lifejacket Cold Water Safety—Cold water is extremely dangerous. Learn how to be prepared before you paddle. Rules of the Road—Learn what paddlers need to know when sharing the waterways. Know Your Limits—Good things to contemplate before you leave shore. • • 15 • SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME When you go away, you want to spend your time enjoying yourself, not worrying that your home will be safe. Check the Locks—Check the entry doors, windows and garage doors (including attached garages). If you have a sliding door, place a security bar or a piece of wood in the sliding window tracks. Make it Look Lived In—Use electrical timers for indoor/outdoor lights — a timer’s great for turning your TV or radio on and off. Ask a friend to mow your lawn and water your outdoor plants or garden. Invite a neighbour to park on your driveway while you’re away. Leave Someone Else in Charge—You may need to have someone walk through your home every day while you’re away — be sure to ask your insurance provider about this. Put a Hold on Your Mail—Put a hold on your mail or newspaper or ask a friend or neighbour to collect it. Hide the Hidden Key—Don’t leave a key hidden outside your home, leave it with a friend or neighbour. Keep it Under Your Hat—Don’t change your phone message to say you’re away. Avoid posting photos and trip anecdotes until you get home. Alert the Alarm Company—Call your home security company and let them know you’ll be away. Mind your Garbage—Don’t leave the boxes of new electronic items sitting in your back alley or by your garbage. 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WARD REPORTWARD REPORTWARD REPORTWARD REPORT JIM KARYGIANNIS, COUNCILLOR, WARD 39
Dear Neighbour:
Safety Town Hall on
Monday, June 20, 2016 6:30pm to 9:00pm
L'Amoreaux Community and Recreation Centre 2000 McNicoll Avenue
Presenters . Toronto Police Service; RCMP; Consumer Protection Services of Ontario; and, Bank of Canada.
Incidents such as home and car break ins; Canada Revenue Agency scam calls threatening residents to pay fines or go to jail; immigration related calls; and, aggressive door-to-door sales people claiming that they want to check furnaces, hot water heaters and air conditioners to see if the homeowner is eligible for an upgrade. These incidents can cost you thousands of dollars!
Join us at the Safety Town Hall and learn how to protect yourself!
100 Queen Street West, Suite A1, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Place cold food in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs. Meat, poultry, and seafood may be packed while still frozen so that they stay colder longer. Consider packing beverages in one cooler and perishable foods in another.
Keep Coolers Closed
Once at the picnic site, limit the number of times the cooler is opened as much as you can. This helps to keep the contents cold longer.
Don’t Cross-Contaminate
Be sure to keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood securely wrapped. This keeps their juices from contaminating prepared/cooked foods or foods, such as fruits and vegetables.
Clean Your Produce
Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water before packing them in the cooler. Dry fruits and vegetables with a clean cloth towel or paper towel.
Marinate Safely
Marinate foods in the refrigerator - never on the kitchen counter or outdoors. If you plan to use some of the marinade as a sauce on the cooked food, reserve a portion separately before adding the raw meat, poultry, or seafood. Don’t reuse marinade.
Cook Food Thoroughly
When it’s time to cook the food, have your food thermometer ready. Always use it to be sure your food is cooked thoroughly.
Safe Food Temperature
Food Temperature
Steaks and
roasts 145°F
Fish 145°F
Pork 145°F
Ground beef 160°F
Chicken
breasts 165°F
Shrimp, lob-
ster, and crabs
cook until
pearly and
opaque
Clams, oysters,
and mussels
cook until the
shells are open
SAFETY TIPS FOR BOATING
Motor Boat Safety
Pleasure Craft Operator Card—You must have an Pleasure Craft Operator Card to operate a motor boat and have it with you when you are boating
Always Wear your Lifejacket—If you don't wear it, it won't work.
Don't Drink & Boat—If you are caught operating a vessel while impaired, you will also lose your ability to operate your motor vehicle.
Check your Boat—Familiarize yourself with the boat you are operating.
Be Prepared—Make sure your boat is in good working condition and carry spare parts. Make sure you have sufficient gas. Check the weather and water conditions.
When you go away, you want to spend your time enjoying yourself, not worrying that your home will be safe.
Check the Locks—Check the entry doors, windows and garage doors (including attached garages). If you have a sliding door, place a security bar or a piece of wood in the sliding window tracks.
Make it Look Lived In—Use electrical timers for indoor/outdoor lights — a timer’s great for turning your TV or radio on and off. Ask a friend to mow your lawn and water your outdoor plants or garden. Invite a neighbour to park on your driveway while you’re away.
Leave Someone Else in Charge—You may need to have someone walk through your home every day while you’re away — be sure to ask your insurance provider about this.
Put a Hold on Your Mail—Put a hold on your mail or newspaper or ask a friend or neighbour to collect it.
Hide the Hidden Key—Don’t leave a key hidden outside your home, leave it with a friend or neighbour.
Keep it Under Your Hat—Don’t change your phone message to say you’re away. Avoid posting photos and trip anecdotes until you get home.
Alert the Alarm Company—Call your home security company and let them know you’ll be away.
Mind your Garbage—Don’t leave the boxes of new electronic items sitting in your back alley or by your garbage.
Stay Connected—Leave a phone number where you can be reached with a close friend or family member.
Cycling is great exercise and a way for children to learn responsibility.
Wear Bicycle Helmet
Protect your brain, save your life. Make sure your helmet fits right so it can protect you:
• the edge of the helmet should be two fingers above the eyebrows to protect the forehead;
• straps should meet in a V shape just below the ears; • one finger should fit between the chin and the chin strap; • it should not shift around more than an inch in any direction.
See and Be Seen
Wear neon, fluorescent or other bright colors when riding day or night. Also wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings or flashing lights. Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn’t mean the driver can see you.
Watch for Road Hazards
Be on the lookout for hazards such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves and dogs. All these hazards can cause a crash. If you are riding with friends and you are in the lead, point to the hazard to alert the riders behind you.
Riding at Night
Make sure you have reflectors on the front and rear of your bicycle (white lights on the front and red rear reflectors are recommended), in addition to reflectors on your tires, so others can see you.
Obey Traffic Laws
A bicycle is a vehicle and you’re a driver. When you ride in the street, obey all traffic signs, traffic signals and lane markings.
• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used out-doors.
• The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. • Keep children and pets away from the grill area.
• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
• Never leave your grill unattended.
Propane Grills
• Before you use your grill for the first time each year, be sure it is in working order and ready to use: • Check the major connection points between the gas (propane) tank hose and the regulator and cylinder and where the hose con-nects to the burners. • Check the gas (propane) tank hose for the potential (gas) leaks. • If you smell gas while cooking, move away from the grill and call the fire department immediately. Do not move the grill.
Charcoal Grills
• There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Char-coal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using news-paper as a fuel. • If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
• Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
• There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
• When you are finished grilling, let the coals com-pletely cool before disposing in a metal container.
• All backyard pools must be completely enclosed on all four sides of the swimming pool (minimum height of 1.2 metres (4 ft ), except a 1.5 metre high self closing lockable gate(s) for ac-cess). Keep the gate closed, with restricted access, at all times.
• Establish pool rules.
• Have readily accessible reaching or throwing assists, a work-ing phone and first aid kit.
• Keep the deck clear of toys and debris.
• Small on-ground portable or kiddie pools should be emptied when not in use. Above-ground pools should have the ladder or steps removed when not in use.
• Lifejackets or PFDs should be worn by weak or non-swimmers, but they are not substitutes for supervision.
• Take your children with you if you have to leave the pool for any reason.
• The best time to swim is during the daytime. If there is thunder or lightning, stay out of the pool.
• No one should ever swim alone.
• Never push others into the pool.
• When using water slides, always go feet first.
Swimming in a Lake
• Always swim with a buddy and check the weather conditions before venturing into the water. • Be aware of currents, water tem-perature and depth when swimming in open water. • Wind and waves frequently come up suddenly, posing a major threat for swimmers. • Obey signs and signals (such as flags) posted on the beach which indicate whether the water is safe to enter.
• Avoid drinks with caffeine and alcohol. Consider sports drinks that contain electrolytes to replenish your body and bring drinking water. • When out in the sun, wear light-coloured, loose fitting and long-sleeved clothing and a hat with a brim. • If you experience symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, blurred vision or nausea, stop what you are doing and find a place to cool down and rest.
Minimize Sun Exposure • Schedule outdoor physical activities when UV rays are at their weakest – before 11:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. • Always keep children under the age of one out of the sun. • Remember that skin doesn’t have to be hot to burn, so don’t be fooled by cloudy or overcast weather. • Water, sand and concrete can reflect and increase the sun’s burning rays.
Seek and Create Shade • Seek natural shade from trees and buildings. • Use shade umbrellas or create other forms of shade if natural shade is not possible. • Keep playpens, strollers and carriages in shaded areas.
Cover Up • Cover children’s heads, necks and ears with a broad brimmed hat when outdoors. • Protect arms and legs with tightly woven, loose fitting, cot-ton clothing. • Wear UVA/UVB protective sunglasses—children can wear them too.
Use Sunscreen • Have children use a broad spectrum sunscreen (protects against both UVA and UVB rays) with an SPF of 15 or more. • Apply sunscreen generously going outdoors. Remember to apply at least 20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply often, as perspiration will reduce the effectiveness.