In an emergency, dial 911

Non-emergency 518.392.3838 — not monitored

Household Preparedness

911 Fridge & Babysitter Sheet

In an emergency, callers under stress — especially children, babysitters, houseguests, or contractors — often struggle to give 911 the exact street number and nearest cross road. Fill in your household details below (or leave blank to write in by hand) and print a single-page sheet for your refrigerator.

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IN AN EMERGENCY: DIAL 911

Tell the Columbia County 911 dispatcher this exact address first:

911 Fire • EMS • Police
1. OUR 911 STREET ADDRESS (TOWN OF GHENT, NY):
(Write 911 house number & street name here, or type in Step 1 above)
2. NEAREST CROSS ROAD / DRIVEWAY LANDMARK:
(Write nearest cross road or driveway landmark here)
3. RESPONDING FIRE & EMS AGENCIES:
Ghent Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (Co. #22) & Chatham Rescue Squad
HOMEOWNERS / PARENTS (NAME & CELL):
(Write cell phone numbers here)
TRUSTED NEIGHBOR / DOCTOR / VET:
(Write neighbor & doctor numbers here)
OUTSIDE FAMILY MEETING SPOT & PETS:
(e.g. End of driveway by green 911 sign)
BREAKER, PROPANE & WATER SHUTOFFS:
(Write shutoff locations here)
If Smoke or Fire Alarms Sound
  • Get out immediately and close doors behind you to slow smoke and flames.
  • Go to your Outside Meeting Spot at the end of the driveway.
  • Call 911 from outside. Never go back inside for pets or belongings.
  • At night, turn on front porch & interior lights and unlock the door if safe.
If CO Alarm Sounds or You Smell Gas
  • Carbon Monoxide (4 rapid beeps): Move everyone to fresh air outside immediately and call 911.
  • Propane / Rotten-Egg Smell: Evacuate immediately. Do not flip light switches, unplug appliances, or start cars near the house.
  • Downed Power Lines: Stay 1 full pole-span back. Assume all wires are live.

Columbia County & Town of Ghent Emergency Directory

Fire, Medical or Police Emergency Dial 911 (24/7 Dispatch)
Columbia County 911 (Non-Emergency) (518) 828-0601
Ghent VFC No. 1 Station 1 (Non-Emergency) 518.392.3838 • 2230 Route 66
NYSEG Electric Outages & Wires 1-800-572-1131
National Grid Outages 1-800-867-5222
Poison Control Center (24/7) 1-800-222-1222
Columbia Memorial Hospital (Hudson) (518) 828-7601
American Red Cross Disaster Relief 1-800-733-2767
Prepared as a community safety service by Ghent Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc. (2230 Route 66, Ghent, NY 12075) ghentfire.com/safety • Volunteer With Us: ghentfire.com/join