Hospital reroutes ambulances due to capacity, Columbia MD


Howard County General Hospital is rerouting ambulances due to capacity issues. EMS and police are coordinating patient transport and hospital destinations to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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They are telling us they are currently on three rounds.
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We are going to go to say that this.
00:05
That's right.
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7496, I'm director.
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I'll check a BMS officer to confirm.
00:08
Thank you. Engine 6-1-1-21 respond, Route 32, westbound at 95 for the vehicle fire, Alpha 2, 1531.
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5-1, Charlie 5-1 to 5-2, I'll make area checks for him.
00:20
Can you go explain that you pay 2 to the hot?
00:22
5-2-2-1.
00:23
7-11. There's the female suspects that are long locations.
00:27
Frank 21, can you stop for a fire department assist?
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3rd 21.
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Route 32 westbound in the area of Route 95 is for a vehicle fire.
00:35
I can call her and find out.
00:38
That's 1531.
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Everton, go ahead.
00:40
Fire to EMS 2.
00:42
Adam 551. 1051.
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EMS 2. EMS 2.
00:45
This is in reference to the citizen over at Tanda Express on Daven Road.
00:49
She's calling back in now requesting a mail supervisor.
00:52
I didn't know if that's something you want to check with David Tenn or Frankton or advise.
00:57
Can you put me out on a haste time in that place on elementary? Good work.
01:01
9-6 says the hospital told them they're still on reroute.
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Can you advise?
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Location mentioned:
Near Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
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