Yukon 2009 Vacation Planner - (Page 5) D E S T i N AT i o N Y u K o N Health Services 811 Now you can get answers to your everyday health questions simply by calling 811. You’ll reach the Yukon HealthLine – a free, 24-hour confidential service available to all Yukoners and visitors. Yukon HealthLine is staffed by registered nurses and other health care professionals who can answer your health questions or direct you to someone in your community who can assist you. Call Yukon HealthLine when: • you’re not sure what to do about a health issue • it’s after hours • you have unexplained symptoms • something’s wrong with your baby or a friend • you are concerned about your medication • you are too embarrassed to go to a health care practitioner • you’re not sure if you should see your doctor or health care provider, or get emergency help Road Service 511 511 is an automated road and weather reporting system which will provide accurate, up-tothe-minute road conditions and weather information for anyone travelling on Yukon roads. To find out more about Yukon’s new road and weather information system, visit www.511yukon.ca or dial 511. Yukon Marine Distress System VHF marine channel 16 is the international distress, safety and calling-only channel. In most Yukon waterways, this channel is monitored by other boaters. In the Yukon Southern Lakes region, channel 16 is also monitored by land stations. In all areas, channel 16 is your first choice in a distress situation. Outside of the Yukon Southern Lakes region, if you are in a distress situation and cannot raise another boater on Channel 16, check the list below for the emergency-only channel for your location. These are approximate coverage areas using a 25w mobile and a good VHF marine antenna. • Johnsons Crossing, most areas of Teslin Lake, most of Upper Teslin River use channel 9 • Lake Laberge and parts of nearby Yukon River use channel 26 • Most of Kluane, Kathleen, Dezadeash & Atlin Lakes, most of Southern Taku Arm use channel 24 Whitehorse radio (Action Answering in Whitehorse) monitors this system and will relay a distress message to the RCMP. The channels (9, 24, and 26) are for emergency use only. Never use channel 16 for anything other than distress, safety or calling. once you have established contact you must move to another channel such as 68, 69, etc. Like with any electronics, this system is subject to unplanned and unforeseen failures. Your coverage will vary considerably, depending on local terrain and the type of radio equipment you have. For current weather conditions listen to Weather Radio 1 (162.550MHz) Tagish, Southern Lakes and Weather Radio 2 (162.400MHz) Whitehorse area. For more information on the Marine Distress System, visit www.ypss.ca or www.yara.ca. Haines Road – YG photo Porcupine River – YG photo Forest fires – 1-888-798-FIRE (3473) In the boreal forest, fire is a natural part of the forest cycle, essential in shaping the Yukon’s landscape. The great variety and abundance of plant and animal life is a result of periodic fire. To maintain this natural balance, Yukon fires are managed to respect nature’s continuing role while reducing the threat of wildfire to people and communities. While travelling during fire season, you may encounter smoke drifting along highways, rivers, or into Yukon communities. Most forest fires occur in the wilderness, safely away from communities, and rarely pose a threat. When a fire is active near a highway, you may experience temporary delays while fire crews are at work. This is to ensure safety for highway travellers from fires or poor visibility. To report a wildfire: 1-888-798-FirE (3473) Accurate, up-to-date information on Yukon forest fire activity is available at all Yukon Visitor Information Centres, by visiting the Wildland Fire Management website at: www.community.gov.yk.ca/firemanagement/index.html, or by calling the Fire Information Officer (April to September) at (867) 393-7415. Fox Lake Burn – YG photo travelyukon.com 5 http://www.511yukon.ca http://www.ypss.ca http://www.yara.ca http://www.community.gov.yk.ca/firemanagement/index.html http://www.travelyukon.com
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