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Code Red was implemented in Johnson County a few years ago as a means of notifying area residents of extreme weather issues, amber alerts, and other emergency situations.
In recent days, Code Red has been chosen as the best means of notifying the public of COVID-19 vaccination priorities.
Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Marilyn Connolly told Big Horn Mountain Radio that Code Red was the best option available…
The grant will help the county in paying the annual salary of Emergency Management Coordinator Marilyn Connolly.
Commission Chair Bill Novotny explains more about the grant.
The grant amount awarded to the county is for just over $40,000.
The Johnson County Rural Healthcare District Board met this week, and one topic on their agenda was the medical director’s contract.
The district currently has a verbal agreement with Dr. Mark Schueler for those services, but the district’s auditors recommended the board have a written agreement moving forward.
Negotiations are ongoing between the district’s attorney and Dr. Schueler to come to an agreement on duties, pay scale, insurance responsibility and other factors.
Board Chair Marilyn Connolly said she thought it was necessary to have an agreement with the medical director.
Dr. Schueler, as the Medical Director, certifies that EMT’s are properly trained, acts as an advocate and liaison between the ambulance service and the Wyoming Office of EMS, and approves protocols for the service.