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Emergency numbers on the wall, Jamalpur

Name: Emergency numbers on the wall, Jamalpur
Location: Jamalpur

Permanent boards at ten spots in a neighbourhood: 999, fire service, the nearest hospital, ambulance, union council, power office.

Jamalpur; 0/4 people; About 6 hours; 10
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About this task

In Jamalpur on the Jamuna, knowing whom to call in a flood, from a wall, saves time. Lasting boards with emergency numbers at ten places everyone sees, the market, mosque, school, bus stand: 999, the fire service, the nearest hospital and ambulance, the union or ward office, the electricity office. Every number is called to check before it goes up.

Why it matters

At the moment of a fire or accident people cannot find the number, and every minute counts. Checked numbers in plain sight bring help sooner.

What changes after

Ten boards at ten spots, with photos; the date each number was checked on the board; one person to recheck them yearly.

Who can join

Anyone; someone good at lettering and design makes the boards better.

Step by step

0 of 3 steps done

How to do it, in order.About 6 hours across all steps

1
Verify the numbers
Call every number and note the date it answered.
120 min
Not startedIn hand:Nobody yet
2
Spots and permission
Ten places everyone passes, with the owners’ consent.
90 min
Not startedIn hand:Nobody yet
3
Put the boards up
Weatherproof boards at eye height, the checked date on each.
150 minবোর্ড, পেরেক, হাতুড়ি
Not startedIn hand:Nobody yet

What you need

Printed boards · ১০টি

When it counts as done

Ten boards at ten spots, with photos

Proof required

Before photo
After photo

Safety

Ask the owner before fixing a board to any wall. Use a ladder only with someone holding it.

The full guide

What it takes, and how to do it

Never done this before? No matter. The cost, the timeline, who does what, whom to speak to, the day hour by hour, the risks and ready words to send are all here.

About: ৳5,300–10,600
People: 4
Time in all: 6 hours
Age: 14 or older

Best timeAny time of year; the dry months (November to March) make fixing boards and drying paint easier. Best finished before the monsoon and floods.

PermissionThe owner of each wall or shop; for a public building or pole, the union council or ward office.

What it costs

Prices differ by district and season; this is a 2026 estimate. Keep receipts and put them in the proof.

What	How much	Price
Printed or painted tin or PVC board (12×18 in)10Where: Signboard or flex printing shop	10	৳500–1,000
Screws, nails, wall plugs, wire1 setWhere: Hardware shop	1 set	৳150–300
Phone credit to check the numbersOnceWhere: Mobile recharge shop	Once	৳100–200
Proof print of the design1Where: Photocopy and print shop	1	৳50–100
Total (about)		৳5,300–10,600

Getting ready, step by step

10 days before
- Besides 999, fire service 16163, Shasthya Batayon 16263 and 333, gather the local hospital, ambulance, union or ward office and electricity office numbers.
- Check your upazila and union pages on the national portal, then confirm at the offices.
7 days before
- Ring every local number to see who answers; note the date.
- Pick ten spots: market, mosque or temple, school, pharmacy, bus stand, tea stall, ghat.
- Get each owner's spoken or written consent.
5 days before
- Finalise the design: big numerals, a small icon beside each, and “Checked: [date]” at the bottom.
- Two people check the proof, then order the boards.
On the day
- Take before and after photos at every spot.
- Fix at eye height, sheltered from direct rain and sun.
A year later
- The named person rings every number again; fix any change with a sticker.
- Replace broken or faded boards.

Who does what

Number checker1
Rings every number, notes who answered and the date; confirms at the offices.
Permission and contacts1
Speaks to the ten owners and gets consent.
Design and printing1
A clear, large-type design; checks the proof and sends it to print.
Fixing and photos2
Holds the ladder, fixes the board, takes before and after photos.

Whom to speak to first

Union council or ward councillor's office
Why
They hold the right local office numbers and permission for public spots.
How
Give the secretary a written request, with a copy of the design.
Nearest fire station and upazila health complex
Why
Their round-the-clock and ambulance numbers must be right.
How
Visit and ask which number may go on the board.
Owners or committees of shops, mosques, temples and schools
Why
The wall is theirs, and they keep the board safe.
How
Show the design, get consent, and agree the exact spot with them.

The day, hour by hour

08:00Team gathers; count boards, ladder, drill or hammer, screws.
08:30First three spots: market, mosque or temple, school.
10:30Next four: pharmacy, bus stand, tea stall, ghat.
12:30Break and lunch.
13:30Last three spots.
15:00Walk past every board once more: firmly fixed, easy to read.
16:00Upload photos and the list of spots to the task page.

How to take the proof

At each spot, take the bare wall before and the board after, from the same angle.
Keep a nearby shop or sign in one photo so the place can be recognised.
A list of the ten spots with a short description and the date fixed.

Common first-time mistakes

Printing numbers from the internet without ringing them first.
Small type and too much text; the numbers cannot be read from a distance.
Putting someone's private mobile on the board; use only office or institution numbers.
Leaving off the checked date; later nobody knows how old the numbers are.

What can go wrong, and what to do

A number is dead or printed wrong.
Two people check before printing; if a mistake is found, cover it at once with a sticker.
A fall from the ladder.
Someone always holds the ladder; never stand it on wet or soft ground.
Drilling or nailing near electric wiring.
Keep clear of the line straight above or below switches and wires; if unsure, pick another spot.
The board is stolen or covered by posters.
Ask the owner to keep an eye on it; screw it firmly, away from walls used for posters.

Ready words to send

Copy, fill the [brackets], send.

Call for volunteers (WhatsApp/Facebook)

Emergency number boards are going up at ten spots in [neighbourhood/village]: 999, fire service, hospital, ambulance, union office, electricity office. Date: [date], 8 am, meeting at [place]. We need 4–5 people: one to check numbers, one to design, the rest to fix boards. Bring a ladder or drill if you have one. To join, send a request on the task page on Desher Kaj. No money is collected.

Request to a wall's owner or committee

To [Owner/President], [shop/mosque/school name], [address] Subject: Permission to fix an emergency numbers board on your wall. Sir/Madam, We are [team name], a volunteer team on the Desher Kaj platform. For the people of the area we are putting up boards of checked emergency numbers (about 12×18 inches) at ten spots. The board carries no advertising or party message. We request permission to fix one on your [wall/entrance] on [date]. The cost is ours; we ask your help in keeping it safe. Yours sincerely, [name], lead, [team name] Date: [date]

After it is done

Name one person to recheck all numbers once a year; put the date in a calendar.
Pin a photo of the board's numbers in the neighbourhood WhatsApp group.
Keep the design file so new boards are easy to print.

Questions people ask

Where do we find the local numbers?

The national portal has the office numbers on your upazila’s and union’s pages; still, call before you put them up.

Can I join if I cannot stay the whole time?

Yes. Say in your request which step or which hours you can do. The lead will give that step to you.