Enough ambulances? Why gearing the service to local weather will help Heatwaves and cold snaps each strain the emergency services but bespoke weather forecasts would aid planners says study
It may seem obvious that if the temperature drops below 2C (35.6F) and you need an emergency ambulance it will probably take longer for the crew to reach you – after all there is going to be ice on some surfaces and potentially more people involved in accidents.
What is more surprising is that an ambulance is also likely to take longer to reach you in the target time of eight minutes if the temperature exceeds 20C (68F). In this case it is the increase in incidents such as heart attacks caused by high blood pressure and breathing difficulties that creates a sudden rise in the need for ambulances. Continue reading... The Guardian
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