Louisiana ambulance teams deployed to Florida for Dorian

Louisiana ambulance teams deployed to Florida for Dorian
Posted: Saturday, August 31, 2019



From the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

BATON ROUGE (August 31, 2019) – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is coordinating support for states expected to be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Seven ambulance teams with a total of 35 units and 80 personnel arrived in Florida Saturday as emergency officials there prepare for this dangerous system.

“This is one of several requests Louisiana offered to fill to help Florida deal with this emergency,” said GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom. “Some requests have been cancelled due to changing conditions. We will also continue to look for ways to assist other states that may see an impact from this major hurricane. Gov. Edwards has made it clear that we should always look for ways to assist our state partners in the same way they assist us in times of need. Many states look for Louisiana’s support due to our experience and knowledge in dealing with emergencies.”
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