People know a great idea when they see it and perhaps that explains the popularity of the Red Envelope Program in Loyalist Township.
In February of 2023, the Township was contacted by a member of the Loyalist Golf Club community, who provided samples of a similar program in the United States. They then agreed to partner on this program for delivery into the Bath area.
“We started out with 500 envelopes,” says Deputy Fire Chief James Feeney, “we gave those out in no time and had to order more.”
The concept is quite simple, residents are provided with a red envelope and an emergency patient information form. Residents fill out the form, place it in the envelope and the envelope goes on the fridge.
“Having this information available to first responders in an emergency situation can be a difference maker when a person is in medical distress and is unable to communicate with the attending emergency personnel,” said Director of Emergency Services & Fire Chief Fred Stephenson.
An additional, optional Emergency Pet Care Information form is included for residents who also want to provide information on how to best care for their pets.
The Red Envelope Program is available for pickup for no charge at the Municipal Office in Odessa, the Amherstview and Odessa Fire Stations as well as at the Loyalist Family Health Care facility at 200 Speers Blvd in Amherstview.
