Oak Bay Fire Department
1703 Monterey Avenue, Oak Bay B.C. V8R 5V6 (250) 592-9121
Email:  obfire@oakbay.ca Fax:  (250) 598-2749

News Release
Date: November 10, 2014
      OBFD file # 2014-46

For Immediate Release:

Weekly Media Release for Monday, November 3, 2014 to Sunday, November 9, 2014.
Over the past week, Oak Bay Fire Department members responded to 24 calls for assistance.
These calls for assistance include:

14 – Medical First Responder Requests
3 – Commercial / Residential Alarm Activations
3– Public Assistance
2 – Overhead Wires Down
1 – Natural Gas Incident
1 – Motor Vehicle Incident

How to Increase Driving Visibility in Rain

1. Apply a coat of rain repellent to your windshield to improve your visibility in the rain, especially at night.
2. Replace your windshield wipers at least once a year to improve visibility in rain.
3. Check your headlights for brightness.
4. Look at your headlight lenses.
5. Use low-beam headlights in the rain to improve your visibility and to ensure that others are able to see your car.
6. Adjust your side and rear-view mirrors.
7. Slow down while you are driving.
8. Turn your emergency flashers on to alert others and get to a safe place when visibility is poor.
9. Stay in the right lane.