By Megan Wehring
HAYS COUNTY – Through federal funding, the San Marcos Hays County EMS will be receiving two additional ambulances.
On Aug. 9, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved to execute the Hays County American Rescue Plan Recovery Grant Agreement between Hays County and San Marcos Hays County EMS, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $796,795.
“We know with the growth of the county, we are going to continue to see more service for calls,” said Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe. “This would give San Marcos/Hays County the ability to have an ambulance in those high-volume times and if one goes down, there’s another one available, and a faster response time. I think this is going to be a great benefit.”
Judge Ruben Becerra agreed with Commissioner Ingalsbe that the community and EMS will benefit from the grant.
“This is a magnificent use of federal funds,” Becerra said.
