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In relation to the recent blizzard in Stapleton County, we have higher delays in the emergency department. Please be prepared to wait. Please do not come to the emergency department if you do not require emergency care.
Tonight FDOH responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a tanker on FS 401. The incident is now cleared and the injured party is in the care of the Stapleton County Medical Center staff.
FDOH is currently on scene of a motor vehicle collision with SCFD involving an SCSO patrol unit at 100th Ave and Redwood Blvd in Redwood. Please avoid the area.
@Stapleton_CSO@SCFD_Official@FBCNews2@FSNetworkNews
FDOH is currently on scene with @SCFD_Official and @PatrolFirestone on the 401 Skyway, southbound lanes with a multi vehicle collision. Please avoid the area
Tonight the FDOH responded to two separate vehicle incidents. We transported 3 people to the hospital and declared two people deceased on the scene. We thank @PatrolFirestone, @SCFD_Official, and @FSCoastGuard for their assistance.
FDOH has released a public statement on the severe weather. We have activated our mass casualty and external disaster protocols. Please read the following release for more information.
https://t.co/7CdYnTlAk2
FDOH has just completed a two hour shift at our Stapleton County facility. We saw a total of 4 patients over the two hour period, with no fatalities reported. We remind all citizens to please only come to the facility for medical emergencies to allow us to provide care to all.
With the storm, SCMC is not opened as a storm shelter. Please only come to the facility if you have a medical emergency. Those using the facility as a storm shelter may be asked to leave.
FDOH responded to a 5 vehicle MVC tonight along with @SCFD_Official, @FS_StatePatrol and @DOT_Firestone. We have had a total of 4 casualties. Two patients are in critical condition, and one patient has been declared deceased on the scene.
Although roundabouts have been proven as a safer alternative to traditional intersections, motorists should still take caution when traversing one.
Picture of SCFD on scene at a single-vehicle accident on 98th- & RW BLVD on the 17th of April, captured by Firefighter joe_whit.