Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
CareFlight asks Warren County for $1 million to help fund new helicopter
Summary
CareFlight representatives told the Warren County Board of Commissioners they are seeking $1,000,000 from the county toward a $13.5 million replacement helicopter, described plans to base maintenance at the Warren County Airport and outlined regional service and safety improvements. Commissioners asked staff to review legal authority and budget options.
CareFlight representatives asked the Warren County Board of Commissioners on the record to consider a $1,000,000 county contribution toward the purchase of a new air medical helicopter and described plans to base a maintenance hub at Warren County Airport.
Amanda McClure, vice president for emergency and trauma services at Premier Health, and a Premier/Foundation representative outlined program scale and need. McClure said CareFlight has transported “more than 90,000 patients” since 1983 and that one aircraft and base are currently stationed at the Warren County Airport. The presenter said one of two new aircraft being procured will be based in Warren County in 2025 and that the airport’s Hangar 23 will house maintenance operations.
Why it matters: The group said the Warren…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
