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In early March, a potentially catastrophic event took place at Desert Regional Medical Center. The hospital experienced a malfunction of their generators and the main power source was lost. At the request of Desert Regional, Mission supplied 6 ambulances including 4 BLS units, 2 CCT units, and provided 4 supervisors within 22 min. of Desert Regional activating their internal disaster plan. With the help of other agencies a command center was established, where it deployed EMT's, nurses, and paramedics throughout the hospital. With great direction and guidance from the ER and NICU staff, the disaster plan was implemented within minutes of activating. With the hard work of local electricians and maintenance staff at the hospital, the back-up power held strong until the main power source was fixed.

The tragic events of September 11, 2001 underscore the significance of EMS planning and anticipating such events. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) plays a vital role in responding to, evaluating, and intervening in potentially catastrophic events. Mission Ambulance is proud to serve Riverside County, and if disaster strikes, Mission will be ready.
 

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