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EMS director: Winter Storm Fern strained resources but no patient went without care; county staff commended
Summary
Robertson County EMS ran 336 calls (including 34 crashes) during Winter Storm Fern; director said extra staffing and 4x4 ambulances prevented service gaps and urged discussion of a new emergency operations center and additional ambulances.
Robertson County EMS Director Brent Dyer told the commission the department handled 336 calls between Jan. 25 and Jan. 31 during winter storm conditions, including 34 motor-vehicle crashes, and that no patient who needed services was left without aid. The events prompted temporary staffing changes, use of additional supervisors and creative logistics to ensure coverage when…
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