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Emanuel County approves third 24‑hour ambulance shift
Summary
The Board approved adding a third 24‑hour EMS ambulance/shift, ratifying coordinated action with the hospital; the motion passed unanimously on June 16, 2026.
The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners approved the addition of a third 24‑hour ambulance/EMS shift during its June 16 meeting. The minutes state the vote ratified a collaborative action with the local hospital.
Commissioner Kawame Coleman moved the approval; Commissioner Ricky Thompson seconded. The minutes record five commissioners voting in favor and none opposed. The county did not record financial details for the staffing change in the minutes; implementation details and any related budget adjustments were not specified in the record.
