WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS

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

Miami-Dade County legislative item seeking retroactive approval to apply for, receive, and expend up to $3,405,936.00 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, for the countywide Whole Blood Initiative. The initiative 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, plus equipment, storage systems, training, and a dedicated program coordinator and assistant. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) from Fire District funds is required. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026. No specific street address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change is stated; the program is countywide. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.