Message to Harlow shoppers
Police in partnership with The Harlow Lions Club have been
handing out free message in the bottles to shoppers in the Harvey
Centre.
The message in a bottle project is a simple idea designed for
the more vulnerable people in the community.
It allows the emergency services to access vital medical
information about you, should they be called to your home in an
emergency. The scheme is free and simple to use.
A message in a bottle is basically a small bottle containing a
form and two stickers.
All you have to do is:
1. Write your medical details on the form;
2. Place the form in the bottle;
3. Place the bottle in the fridge;
4. Of the two stickers; one should be placed on the inside of your
front door and the other should be placed on the front of your
fridge door.
PCSO Jenna McKinley said: “Therefore if anything happens to you
and the emergency services are called to your home, they will see
the stickers and can access vital medical information quickly to
ensure you receive the correct medical treatment.
“The message in a bottle project provides peace of mind for you,
your friends and your family.”
All emergency services are aware of the message in a bottle
scheme and will locate the bottle and pass it on to a doctor or
hospital personnel in an emergency.
To obtain a message in a bottle please contact The Harlow Lions
club on 0845 833 5742.