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Winds Prevent EMS From Getting To Emergency Calls

Quincy J. Walters
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WGCU News
Lee County Public Safety Acting Director Benjamin Abes says that EMS has about 40 emergency calls they can't respond to because of wind speed.

As Irma head north, southwest Florida is still experiencing great winds, preventing EMS from getting to people.

The winds were brutal outside of Lee County's Emergency Operations Center. And that's why Lee County's Public Safety Acting Director Benjamin Abes said that's why EMS is unable to get to about 40 people who have called with emergencies. 

"And when the winds die down below tropical storm force, we'll initiate a response to those emergencies," said Abes. 

He said after the winds subside EMS will be able to get to those people. As for now, EMS has those people on the phone to make sure they're okay. 

Abes said on Monday afternoon, an assessment will be done to see when people can return home

Quincy Walters is a reporter and backup host for WGCU.
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