Ohio EMS agency sends additional emergency crews to help during Hurricane Dorian

Spirit Medical Transport has sent four more EMS personnel and two more ambulances along with additional medical supplies

September 03, 2019 10:38 AM

Medical crews will likely be on a 7-14-day activation, which can change as the situation evolves.

GREENVILLE, Ohio — Spirit Medical Transport of Greenville is responding to a second request from FEMA for additional aid in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian, said Brian Hathaway, company president and CEO.

Spirit has sent four more EMS personnel and two more ambulances along with additional medical supplies. This is in addition to the four EMS personnel and two ambulances and medical supplies it already sent on Friday.

Crews will likely be on a 7-14-day activation, which can change as the situation evolves.

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When the crews arrive at their assigned area, they will be working under the guidance of FEMA, state and local EMS agencies.

“It is important to know that sending these resources does not affect our ability to provide timely medical response for all the communities we serve,” Hathaway said.

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