This was the second time in a short period that St. Francis Medical Center implemented its emergency plan, which brought many off-duty workers into the emergency room. The hospital also used the emergency plan when the Hall County Jail caught fire. The Greyhound bus company also deserves credit for its quick response to the accident emergency. By early morning, the bus company had arranged for passengers to stay at the Best Western Riverside Inn in Grand Island. Motel employees transferred manyof the passengers from the hospital to their motel rooms.
Communities do prepare for emergencies, and most think they are ready.
But the success of the plan is never known until it is put into effect. The rescue of the passengers last week came out as a tremendous success. Post your thoughts in The Public Forum. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.