Farm 911 “The Emily Project” launches in Stirling-Rawdon

Farm 911 ” The Emily Project” aims to enhance safety on farms in local rural areas in the Quinte region.

In 2014, Emily Trudeau lost her life in a tragic farm accident in Tweed. First responders were not able to locate the girl quickly enough to save her life. This accident fueled discussion and created awareness around public safety in rural areas. The Emily Project is working with Hastings-Quinte 911 to put 911 civic addresses on farm land and fields so that emergency responders are able to locate people in need of emergency services.

“The goal is to enhance farm safety,” said Emily’s father Scott Trudeau.

The initiative continues to spread awareness. Today, the project officially launched in the municipality of Stirling-Rawdon.

“Emergency services is committed to providing an efficient, effective and compassionate service for its community members and partners,” says 911 coordinator Colette Tanner. (Photo: Alex Mahar/ Quinte News)

On hand for the launch were many ambassadors of the project, Hastings-Quinte 911 paramedics, Stirling-Rawdon firefighters and a Stirling-Rawdon O.P.P officer.

Farm 911 “The Emily Project” launches in Stirling-Rawdon. (Photo: Alex Mahar/ Quinte News.)

“The integrity of any 911 public emergency reporting system is fully dependent upon the accuracy of the addressing information, and the ability to address existing farm entrances can only enhance the response,” Tanner said.

“Getting to the patient as quickly as possible is most important for the survival of the patient,” Deputy Chief of Hastings-Quinte 911, Carl Bowker adds.

Bowker says, “having a fixed location to go to will make a huge difference.”

Today, June 11 is Emily Trudeau’s birthday.