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$70M in DOT grants boost 911 and EMS capabilities nationwide

The SS4A program funds initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries

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By Bill Carey
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the third round of funding for the (SS4A) grant program, emphasizing a growing collaboration among EMS, 911 agencies and local governments. This partnership aims to enhance roadway safety and improve emergency response through targeted, sub-state projects.

In the previous round, $38 million was allocated to initiatives focused on post-crash care, including enhancements to emergency response capabilities.

With the addition of the latest round, total funding for EMS, 911 and post-crash care projects has now surpassed $70 million.

Here are notable grants from the latest funding round allocated to projects focused on post-crash care:

  • Delta County Ambulance District (Colo.): Received $2.4M to develop a safety action plan and pilot technologies like vehicle transponders, crash notifications and data sharing to reduce roadway injuries and deaths.
  • Arrowhead EMS Association (Minn.): Awarded $5M to pilot tele-EMS systems, connecting responders with emergency experts to reduce fatalities, especially in high-risk and tribal areas.
  • Polk County Fire District No. 1 (Ore.): Granted $2.4M for a safety action plan and enhancements in post-crash care, including data systems, vehicle notification and medical data sharing.

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