Community safety is perhaps one of the most important concerns of citizens today. For those who have been personally touched by a tragedy or know someone who has been, understanding the need for a helicopter is very clear. Not only can they save time and money but, more importantly, the technology a helicopter can offer could mean the difference between life and death.
When a child goes missing or Alzheimer patient wanders off, time is critical. It alone can be the determining factor in the successful outcome of any search. This is because mobilizing ground personnel, calling in support services and coordinating a plan all take time. Competing against these efforts are a number of complicating factors, including the weather, the landscape and, most importantly, a lack of proper resources. Yet, through all of this, family members must face the heartache of waiting and wondering. A wait that can seem like an eternity.
The RASAR community safety search and rescue helicopter program is a unique initiative that would see fully equipped search aircraft made available to communities across Ontario at no cost to taxpayers. In the event of a missing person, community emergency or natural disaster, local emergency services would be able to call upon aviation support provided through the RASAR program.
As a vital resource for your community a helicopter can provide a faster and more effective response in providing operational support and saving lives.
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April 2009Woodstock, Ontario
An eight year old girl was abducted while on her way home from school. An extensive police search is underway and hundreds of volunteers are scouring the quiet Town for any sign of the Grade 3 student.
May 2009Toronto, Ontario
A 19 year old York University student is missing after attending a formal dinner and dance at the Atlantis Pavilion at Ontario Place. Family members continue to search along the Toronto waterfront for any signs of the missing student.
An extensive search is underway along the Toronto waterfront for a 16 year old student from Peterborough, Ontario who was reported missing after attending a concert at the Sound Academy situated on the lands adjacent to Lake Ontario. Unfamiliar with the area, the student also suffers from a mild form of autism.
October 2008Barrie, Ontario
A search is underway for a 15-year old Barrie teen who has been missing for nine days. He left his home after a disagreement with his parents and was last seen in a wooded area by an eyewitness. Police have been using officers on foot, atv's and even the marine unit to search fields, trails and the waterfront.
September 2008Belleville, Ontario
An extensive search conducted for two youngsters missing for over three hours, finally locates them at a local mall before dark. An 8-year old and 4-year old were first reported missing at 6:00 pm and local police immediately began a search with the canine unit, atv's, in cars and on foot.
July 2008Grand Bend, Ontario
A search continues for a 17-year old Stratford teen who went missing while swimming with two friends, the victim got in trouble in the choppy waters of Lake Huron and disappeared under the surf.
January 2008Huntsville, Ontario
A flood emergency was declared in Huntsville, Ontario and approximately 200 residents were evacuated to higher ground. About 125 homes were evacuated after the emergency was declared as yards were under deep water.
August 2007Thunder Bay, Ontario
An extensive search is underway for a 20-year old Toronto woman who went missing after going for a jog near the entrance of a provincial park. Searches are attempting to cover an area of heavy brush where she was believed to have been last seen.
July 2006Toronto, Ontario
Eight year old boy is swept away by the fast rain-swollen waters in the Etobicoke Creek after two sudden down pours. Witnesses observed three children floating by in the water and alerted emergency services. After an extensive search by patrol officers, the marine unit and firefighters, the young boy's body was pulled from the fast moving waters.
November 2004Oakville, Ontario
The body of a 46-year old autistic man missing for almost two weeks is discovered in the Sixteen Mile Creek. The man was reported missing from a group home and was located by police divers after an extensive search that covered an area including the downtown core, ravines, back yards and a heavily forested area along the ravine bordering the creek.
July 2003Port Dover, Ontario
An 11-year old girl disappeared under the water while playing with friends. The female described as a non-swimmer was wading with friends in a shallow area before moving into deeper water and being swept away. No helicopters were brought in until much later when a US Customs aircraft outfitted with FLIR was called out.
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