Catskills Hatzalah has upgraded its emergency response capabilities, announcing the addition of two state-of-the-art ambulances, Catskill Scoop reported. The new vehicles, funded through the efforts of Assemblywoman Aileene Gunther, will provide critical medical transportation services to the growing community in Bloomingburg and along the busy Route 17 corridor.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Catskills Hatzalah headquarters in Fallsburg, NY, to mark the arrival of the new ambulances. Assemblywoman Gunther was presented with a plaque in recognition of her tireless efforts in securing the funding for these vital additions to the Hatzalah fleet.
The two new ambulances will be stationed in the newly constructed garage in Bloomingburg and will be serviced by 12 Hatzalah members who reside in the surrounding area.
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, who represents the 48th Assembly District, expressed his gratitude to Assemblywoman Gunther for her dedication to the Jewish community and her collaborative efforts on various projects.
Rabbi Yechiel Kalish, CEO of Central Hatzalah, and Yidel Feig, coordinator for Catskills Hatzalah, also spoke at the event, which was attended by local law enforcement officials and CEOs of nearby hospitals.
“We are deeply grateful to Assemblywoman Gunther for her generosity,” said Mr. Feig. “These ambulances will make a significant difference in our ability to respond to emergencies in the growing community.”
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How do two ambulances based in bloomingburg help the people who are 25 mi Northwest of there. Bloomingburg is even more south east than exit 113 for wurtsboro / ellenville. How many people are in that area for the summer? That area is growing a bit for year round, but two buses?
It’s not for you or I to know exactly the reasons why. The people on top know that this is needed. They have the data. Then again just good all common sense I can tell you…
I guess you do not get out to the country anymore. Route 17 NY in the summer is heavily populated from Woodbury/Central Valley all the way up to Livingston Manor. Exit 116 Bloomingburg is a very busy area. Unfortunately car accidents do happen. Plus there are places nearby which Yidden do visit.
It gives Hatazalah to respond much quicker to an emergerncy call in the area. Every second count! Why wait 20 minutes for a bus from Woodridge/monticello when you get one much closer and save lives!! Location wise it’s very good. Can also respond to Middletown I presume.