WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS

Safety and Health Committee · 2026-09-08 · resolution

Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261471, a Resolution titled WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS, seeks retroactive approval to apply for, receive, and expend up to $3,405,936.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, for the implementation of the Whole Blood Initiative. The initiative is countywide and aims to reduce roadway fatalities by addressing hemorrhagic shock through prehospital whole blood administration. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) from Fire District funds is required. The item was introduced on 8/19/2026, is in committee, and is scheduled for the Safety and Health Committee agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8E. The sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez. The status is 'In Committee' and no final decision is stated. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage. The scope is countywide. The program will acquire, equip, and deploy 7 whole blood transport vehicles, 1 program coordinator vehicle, and 2 air rescue helicopters. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.