FEMA sent hundreds of ambulances, EMTs and paramedics to New York City this week to help assist FDNY amid the coronavirus pandemic
New York is considered the epicenter of the American coronavirus outbreak, with at least 83,712 reported cases of the virus and at least 1,941 deaths, according to CNN's latest tally of US cases.The additional help includes 250 ambulances and 500 EMTs, who will help transfer patients and respond to emergency calls.Emergency Medical Services has received a record number of medical emergencies each day, with a 50% increase over normal daily call volume, FDNY said in its news release.
— FDNY March 31, 2020 The department is urging New Yorkers to only call 911 if it's a medical emergency or if people are feeling severely ill. "Our EMTs and paramedics are doing unbelievable work under the toughest of circumstances," Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement on Tuesday."This week, I promised them help was on the way, and today it is. Our partnership with FEMA will give our first responders the help they need to continue being the heroes of our city.
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