WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS

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

The document is a legislative item for a resolution before the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. It seeks retroactive approval for the County Mayor 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, to be implemented by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR) for the Whole Blood Initiative. The initiative is a countywide program to enhance prehospital trauma care by deploying whole blood transport vehicles and air rescue helicopters. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) from Fire District funds is required. The item was introduced on 8/19/2026, 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. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.