GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Scott County Fiscal Court reviewed insurance adjuster findings and repair estimates for two ambulances damaged in recent crashes and discussed safety equipment purchases, including dash cameras and automated driver alerts.

County staff said an adjuster’s preliminary valuation of the most recent wreck was below $50,000, while a contractor’s repair estimate exceeded $150,000 because it includes a new chassis, wiring and upfit work. Staff advised waiting for the adjuster’s official letter and said the county could appeal the adjuster’s determination if the repair quote shows greater damage than the adjuster reported.

Officials also reported that an earlier ambulance under repair at Paul Miller was awaiting two parts and expected to be ready in two to three weeks, while a replacement ordered in spring was expected imminently. County staff presented quotes for fleet safety technology: integrated driver‑safety devices that broadcast emergency vehicle presence to consumer navigation apps and dash‑camera systems with supervisor alerts. One quoted fleet package for vehicle cameras was roughly $12,000 and devices to broadcast lights‑and‑siren status had been purchased in a prior budget year.

Magistrates discussed the operational benefits of cameras and supervisor alerts for distracted or drowsy driving, and several members signaled support for obtaining additional quotes. The court instructed staff to obtain the adjuster’s formal report, seek additional repair and procurement estimates and return with recommendations.

Why this matters: Ambulance availability affects emergency response; repair delays and differing valuation estimates affect fleet readiness and budget exposure. Safety technology can reduce risk and provide evidence in crashes, but purchases were not included in the current year’s budget and require further procurement steps.

What’s next: County staff will obtain the official adjuster report, pursue appeals if warranted, collect additional repair quotes, and solicit multiple bids for dash‑camera and driver‑safety systems for board consideration.