Only if funding is increased and
ambulance providers are paid for services in a timely manner can ambulance
providers satisfy new federal homeland security mandates for disaster
preparedness training, specialized bio-terrorism response equipment, essential
communications capabilities and critically needed supplies.

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Preparedness is the best tool during the hurricane season, which runs
through November 30.

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C. It should identify the safest routes
and nearby shelters. Contact your local humane society to learn the
animal shelters that accept pets during disasters.
Prepare the boards and windows long before the storm.

* Develop an emergency communication plan in case family members become
separated, a real possibility when adults are at work and children are
in school. Private ambulance companies routinely send
ambulance resources to support local public safety agencies (law enforcement
agencies and fire departments) at mass casualty incidents such as recent
floods, wildland fires, train derailments and floods.

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, June was the official start of the
hurricane season, but September is when tropical storms traditionally unleash
their fury in North Carolina. The Association's
annual legislative visits in Sacramento are scheduled for February 28 through
March 2.

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* Train family members how to respond after a storm. North Carolina's electric
cooperatives serve 2.

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how and when to call 9-1-1, police, or the fire department.

California's Emergency Medical Response Systems in Crisis!

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However, all State ambulance providers (public and
private ) operating in urban, rural and wilderness areas are receiving
Medicare, Medi-Cal and other payor reimbursements for ambulance services far
below the cost of providing these essential services.

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5 million people in 93 of the state's 100 counties.

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* Know the proper way to protect your windows.

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Pets aren't always allowed into
emergency shelters.

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As demonstrated by the devastating effects of
Hurricane Katrina, hurricanes don't just affect those that live on the water. Make sure everyone in the
family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person.ncemcs .
California Ambulance Association members have postponed requests for
additional funding for years due to the State's grave fiscal reality doing
every thing possible to absorb skyrocketing costs for fuel, insurances and
training.

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* Include pets in your planning., Ninety-percent of California
communities' emergency medical services response and patient transport falls
to private ambulance operations during a natural disaster, act of terrorism or
other large scale incident .

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Ask an out-of-state
relative or friend to serve as an emergency contact.com.

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* Make sure your family disaster supply kit includes at least one battery
operated radio, flashlights, a first aid kit, non-perishable food, a
three-day water supply, non-electric can opener, medicines, cash and
credit cards.

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They should
know which radio station to listen to for emergency information. Plywood panels are the best, non-permanent solution. After a disaster,
it's often easier to call long distance. Private ambulance
providers also serve as a community's safety net for those regularly occurring
9-1-1 system calls for first response, patient care and transport.

Now, faced with increased threats of terrorism and a rise in the
incidence of natural disasters , Association members believe they cannot wait
any longer to ask State legislators to help shore up critically under-funded
reimbursement for ambulance services.

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So, North Carolina's Touchstone Energy cooperatives, which serve 2.5 million
statewide, offer the following storm preparedness tips as Hurricane Ophelia
churns off the coast of NC:

* Develop an evacuation route plan.

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California's urban cities receive 95% of their ambulance services from private
ambulance providers.

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Have a plan for getting back together. For more extensive hurricane and tropical storm
preparedness information, visit http://www.