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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 10, 2003 - C1 1 M :ni1RDI Rn TIRE A tt > V a f. YOUR PARTNER IN AN EMERGENCY See Page 8 DUNDAS & TR AFALG AR R O AD 400 Dundas St East · 257-TIRE OAKTOW N SHO PPING P I 550 Kerr Street · 844-1 In form ation courtesy o f Em ergency Preparedness C anada V isit ww w .epc-pcc.gc.ca for m ore inform ation CanadS In your day-to-day living, disasters may seem a distant possibility. Yet natural disasters, such as floods or tornadoes; technological or environmental accidents, such as chemical spills; or service disruptions, such as power failures, can strike any community a t any time. Do you know what to do during an emergency? I f you re unprepared fo r a disaster, it can shatter your life. Knowing what to do when a disaster strikes will help you better control the situation and be in a position to recover more quickly. The Oakville Beaver, and the local businesses included in this supplement, are pleased to present you with this comprehensive emergency guide. Special Supplement to the The Regional Municipality of Halton A Partnership Th a t Works! How safe is your water? Is the quality of your drinking water important to you? COME CLEAN WITH US is concerned with the quality o f Ontario's drinking water and you should be too! That's why they are introducing a drinking water purification system that will dramatically improve your waters quality. By eliminating up to 99% o f dissolved impurities and removing chlorine taste, odour and colour you are left with top quality tasting water. COME CLEAN WITH US uses a process called Reverse Osmosis. Water is forced through a semi-perme able membrane in conjunction with carbon block filtration and adsorption technologies. This results in dissolved solids and impurities being removed. And at a cost o f only*l 0 to 15 cents for a gallon! These units are designed to easily fit under your kitchen sink which include a stylish drinking water faucet to fit your counter top. " More convenient and more cost effective than bottled water this system can be used anywhere, home, cot tage. office or apartment" explains Fred Hellam o f COME CLEAN W ITH US. COME CLEAN WITH US also sells shower filters and softeners that offer a more luxurious shower. Eliminating chlorine, odours and sediment the filter reduces dry flaky skin and brittle damaged hair. Anyone with sensitive skin wanting to avoid itching should use the Shower Fresh Filter. Another bcnefit o f Shower Fresh is its unique flow' restricting shower head that saves hundreds o f dollars on energy and water costs. " Everyone is welcome to bring a sample o f their water to our store in Oakville at #1 -198 Speers Road - just west o f Kerr Street We will test their water for the quality that it is. 1think some people will be shocked at what they are actually drinking. Don't let your body be a water filter." Mr. Hellam explained. They will also do an in-home water analysis. Call Fred at (905) 844-4736 in Oakville. Emergency Preparedness is Our Business In the event of an emergency situation, Halton Region's Emergency Control Group brings together municipal leaders, hydros, police, fire and ambulance services, hospitals and others to protect Halton's citizens and their quality of life. Preparedness Guide Protect Your Family with Pure Drinking Water Drinking Water Purification Systems provide the ultimate quality water at your fingertips · Reduces up to 99% of impurities in your water supply including Giardia lamblia cysts, Entamoeba histolytica cysts,Cryptosporidium parvum cysts, mold & algae, and other volatile organic chemicals. · Removes the taste of chlorine, odour, colour and tri-halomethanes (a cancer causing bi-product of chlorine) · Produces sparkling clean, excellent tasting water · Allows you to enjoy the natural flavour of coffee, tea & other beverages · Makes clearer & harder ice cubes · Eliminates scale in kettles & steam irons Reverse Osmosis Halton Region offers an Emergency Preparedness Guide to help you and your family prepare for an emergency. Call us for your complimentary copy. More Convenient & Cost-effective than bottled water SUMMER SPECIAL R04 NOW ONLY 1m \S /r 00 LIMITED QUANTITIES We also carry: · Water Coolers · Water Softeners · Full House Systems 'Shower Heads · HOME · OFFICE · COTTAGE Joyce Savoline Chairman Halton Region V Brent Marshall CAO Halton Region S ears C a ta lo g u e Sto re OAKVILLE VACUUM 1 29 Y E A R S IN O A K V IL L E ! ^ e 1151 B ro n te R oad, O .ik v ille , ON L6M 3L1 9 0 5 -8 2 5 -6 0 0 0 Toll 1 -8 6 6 4HALTON (1 8 6 6 4 4 2 -5 8 6 6 ) TTY: 9 0 5 -8 2 7 -`>833 o i v is it us a t: w w w .r e g lo n .h a lto n .o n .c a i 198 Speers Rd., Oakville n^ Q A A > I7 0 C Tk T (Just west of Kerr St.) ·) 9 0 5 0 4 4 "4 « 1OD He repair all makes o f I acini in Cleaners & Sewing Machines >