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Accident & Emergency Tips
Tips to help yourself and others in an accident emergency.
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An Epidemic Demanding Our Attention
The World Health Organisation’s ‘Global Status Report on Road Safety’ was released late last month. It is ominous reading for any Indian. We have the dubious distinction of being World Number One in road accident deaths. According to official estimates, 1,14,590 people died on Indian roads in 2007 alone; more than 13 people every hour on an average.
The WHO report calls this an epidemic and rightly so. The death toll from road accidents is higher than any other epidemic grabbing headlines today...
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Driving Safely in Fog
Ideally, you should avoid driving in fog as reduced visibility increases the risk of accidents. But if you do have to drive in foggy conditions, please follow these basic tips,
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Tips for Safe Driving in Fog
Taking note of several fog-related accidents in the past few days, SaveLife Foundation (SLF) has issued an advisory on its website requesting motorists to avoid driving in thick fog. The advisory also provides tips for safe driving in fog incase you do have to get behind the wheel.
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Why should I care?
- In India, 13 people die in road accidents every hour, making the country World No. 1 in road fatalities.
- Weak emergency medical response mechanism in most Indian cities including Delhi, the capital that has 35 EMS ambulances (CATS) for a population of 12 million
- Annual death toll from road accidents in India is significantly higher than 20 years of Kashmir insurgency and Kargil war (1999) put together. Yet, the issue is not a priority for any political formation or government in India.
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What can I do?
- Drive responsibly; there are other people like you on the road. Be mindful of emergency vehicles. Always give way to them.
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SLF Regulatory Information
Status
Public Charitable Trust
Registrations
Delhi Registrar (Indian Trust Act, 1882)
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FCRA Permanent Registration in Process
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Piyush Tewari, Founder of SaveLIFE Foundation & 2010 Rolex Laureate
News & Events
15th April 2010
SLF Founder wins 2010 Rolex Young Laureates Award See Press Release
July-September 2009
Pictures from SLF workshops conducted for Delhi Police and NSG commandos from July to September 2009 ... Visit Gallery
8th August 2009
SLF-Delhi Police BLS Drill 8th August 2009 ... Visit Gallery
6th August 2009
Welcome to hope highway (Source: Hindustan Times) Read Full Article
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