Archive for May 21st, 2014
Drivers warned over burst water pipe on major road
(CNS): Updated 3-30pm — The Water Authority have now fixed the burst pipe which was diverting traffic travelling east on Shamrock Road near Hurley’s Grand Harbour area just past the roundabout this morning. Traffic had been diverted through the supermarket car park as a result of the burst main. The water was flowing across both sides of the road and impacted traffic in both directions and added to the difficulties of the morning commute for workers heading into town. The Water Authority aid service to customers in the area had been interrupted.
"The Water Authority Operations crew is diligently working to identify the exact location of the leak and as soon as the leak is identified and damage assessed, repairs will begin," a spokesperson stated, as it apologized for the inconvenience caused.
State of the art ambulance now on the road
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) has bought a new customized ambulance which is already on the road responding to emergency call outs. The US$151,000 Chevy 4500 Traumahawk was described by officials as the ‘best fit’ for local needs and it will also allow an older ambulance to act as a spare when one of the more modern units is undergoing maintenance or out of action for any other reason. The state of the art ambulance means Cayman now has four emergency vehicles on the road and Stephen Duval, Manager of the HSA’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) said it will greatly enhance the team’s capabilities in emergency situations.
“The ambulance is a Chevy 4500 Traumahawk series which is similar to our other two models that we currently have operational. The exterior features more lights which are maintenance-free LEDs, as well as additional high visibility graphics. Inside there is improved access for patients entering and exiting the vehicle and better ergonomics for patients and staff as well as mounted and secured equipment. There are also console navigational and communication systems, as well as a reverse camera. We were able to customize this vehicle to meet our needs, making this ambulance the best fit for our EMS unit,” Duval explained in a release from the HSA.
Lizzette Yearwood, CEO of the Health Services Authority said the new ambulance would help the authority improve the overall operational and patient experience.
Meanwhile, Osbourne Bodden the health minister said Grand Cayman would now be better covered from the emergency medical stations in West Bay, George Town and North Side.
“This new ambulance will allow one of the older vehicles to now serve as a spare during required maintenance or when additional resources are needed. This means that emergency responders can be on the scene within as short a time frame as possible, which is vital in an emergency situation,” he said.
CNS has contacted the HSA for a price tag on the vehicle and is awaiting a response. For more information about the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority, visit www.hsa.ky