Emergency Response Information Kit

The Emergency Response Information Kit (E.R.I.K.^®) provides important medical information about you should first responders arrive at your home during an emergency. First developed by Manitoba paramedics and seniors resource coordinators, E.R.I.K.^® is now maintained by Senior Resource Finders. (can we highlight this so that when click on it – it will bring up the list of senior resource finders? This is found at the WRHA website but not sure where.

This bilingual kit is ideal for seniors, people living with chronic illnesses, those who live alone or have caregivers and others who have difficulty communicating. The “It’s Safe to Ask” Medication card fits inside the E.R.I.K.^® The E.R.I.K.^® is available from local Senior Resource Council and from Fire and Paramedic Stations. Call 1-800-665-6565 to find out the phone number of the Senior Resource Council nearest you.

The kit contains:

An E.R.I.K.^® information sheet
A Health and Medication form
A Manitoba Health Care Directive form
A Sign up for Life Organ Donation Registration card
A red E.R.I.K.^® sticker to be placed on the front door
Business card for the local Seniors Resource Coordinator
Optional French and Hard of Hearing stickers upon request

Contact your local Seniors Resource Coordinator for more information, to book a presentation or access kits.

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