Thursday, April 2, 2020 7:37 am

During an emergency call which results in ambulance carrying a patient to a hospital unless the patient is a minor. no one is able to accompany that patient outside of medical personnel due to COVID-19. The Cannon County EMS wants residents to be prepared in case of an emergency call. They are requesting everyone write down for each person in their household their full name, address, date of birth, medical history, doctor's name, medication list, allergies and list of previous surgeries. EMS personnel also request that you store the information in your home and vehicles. This will help medical staff and limit the time for any possible exposure to COVID-19.