WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS

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

This is a legislative item for a resolution retroactively approving and authorizing Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, to apply for, receive, and expend up to $3,405,936.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation through its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program for the implementation of the Whole Blood Initiative. The initiative is countywide and aims to reduce roadway fatalities by addressing hemorrhagic shock. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) of the total project cost is required, to come from available Fire District funds. The program will acquire, equip, and deploy 7 whole blood transport vehicles, 1 program coordinator vehicle, and 2 air rescue helicopters with low-titer O negative whole blood or other compatible products. The item was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026, and is scheduled for the BCC agenda on 10/6/2026. The file number is 261471. The sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez, with co-sponsor Vicki L. Lopez. The requester is the Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department. The status is 'Before the Board'. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.