Sedgwick County area prepares to offer additional hurricane relief

The Robert J. Dole Veterans Administration hospital was notified today that the Sedgwick County area may receive patients from hospitals affected by Hurricane Harvey. Community agencies are currently assessing capability and resources to support this influx of patients.

Should the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) be activated, patients will be transported to McConnell Air Force Base and triaged by the VA. Then, Sedgwick County EMS and other area EMS agencies will transport patients for care to area hospitals affiliated with NDMS. Hospitals will receive patients based on their availability to best manage resources.