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I found a dead bird in my local park – what should I do? Do not touch live, sick, or dead wild birds! Report dead or sick birds to Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative by calling 1-866-673-4781 & contact your local municipality for pick-up. Learn more: ow.ly/Knjy50VfLvN

Essex-Windsor EMS will be taking part with our partners in an emergency preparedness training exercise from March 14 to 21, 2025, simulating a coordinated response to a fictional nuclear event. Learn more here: ow.ly/PeIq50VfLty

I work with birds. How can I protect myself from bird flu (avian influenza)? Wear the following personal protective equipment: • N-95 fit-tested mask • Eye protection • Gown or coveralls • Boots • Gloves To learn more visit ow.ly/bgjc50Vjmzz

Congratulations to our team members who were recognized in each of the award categories: Don Theriault (teamwork), Mike Gobet (innovation), Danna Mallat (service excellence) and Mechelle Murphy (empowerment)!

Congratulations to Essex-Windsor EMS advanced care paramedic Thomas LeClair for being awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal! Thomas has profoundly shaped emergency medicine and tactical training in Canada and globally during his almost four decades of service.

Bird flu has been found in wild animals across Canada, including poultry & dairy cattle. To stay safe: - Avoid contact with sick or dead birds/animals - Wash hands after being around wildlife - Cook poultry/meat & drink pasteurized milk - Stay up-to-date on flu vaccines

News Release: WECHU launches tool to assess risk and provide guidance following a measles exposure Read more here: ow.ly/6S4t50Vp2FV

Do you have one or more automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at your business, organization, community service or home? Do you regularly check if they work? It only takes a few minutes to check an AED. We have a checklist and video to help you here: countyofessex.ca/en/emergency-s…

Have an urgent, non-life-threatening medical issue? Connect with a medical professional from your home with Urgent Care Ontario. Same-day appts are available for kids and adults with an Ontario health card. Visit ow.ly/v8vs50Vstvz or call 1-844-227-3844

Biz X magazine’s April edition puts a great spotlight on our AED and CPR awareness program and the Cardiac Champion businesses that are jumping on board. Thank you, Biz X, for your support! Read the Biz X article: bizxmagazinedigital.com/books/vgle/#p=…

They support us and dispatch emergency services to fires, medical crises, accidents, crime scenes and more. Thank you, 911 operators, dispatchers and communicators – especially our colleagues at the Windsor Central Ambulance Communications Centre!

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee's 2025 Fest-for-All will be at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Town of Amherstburg on Sept. 12, 2025. If your company or organization would like to participate, you can apply until June 5. Learn more: bit.ly/4lyDdJF

Last night, County of Essex Council pre-approved the purchase of 2 additional ambulances in 2026 to meet growth and operational requirements identified during a refresh of our Master Plan. The purchase will increase the total number of new ambulances to be delivered in 2026 to 9.

We held a Service Awards and Recognition Ceremony Thursday for those who reached 15, 25 and 35-year milestones with Essex-Windsor EMS in 2021, 2022 and 2023. We also honoured retirees and those we lost. We will share more about the awards next week. Have a safe and happy Easter!

We recently handed out service awards for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. Congratulations to Fellowship Award recipients Mary Lou Beneteau for 2023 and Adam Droski for 2021, as well as Mechelle Murphy for 2022 (not shown).

We recently handed out service awards for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. Congratulations to Mentor of the Year Award recipients Adam Droski for 2022, Rick St-Pierre for 2021 and Gerry Seguin for 2023.

We recently handed out service awards for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. Congratulations to Rookie of the Year Award recipients George Shkreli (2021), Stephanie Karam (2023), Trent Resendes (2022) and Kristian Brocklebank (2021).

Congratulations to Paramedic Gerry Seguin for winning the 2024 Provincial Donation Award from Trillium Gift of Life Network for a new partnership that helps ensure tissue donations can save and improve lives even if donors die at home. Read More: bit.ly/4jSjYJv

Attention motorists in Town of Tecumseh and Municipality of Lakeshore: Work on Phases 3 and 4 of the County Road 42 and County Road 19 reconstruction project is scheduled to begin on May 12. Learn More: bit.ly/3Rzljsr

Attention motorists in Town of Kingsville: County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 14 starting Monday, April 28, for an emergency culvert replacement at the 10th Concession, just north of Cottam. The posted detour will direct traffic to County Road 31.