WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, recently passed by Congress, includes $3 million in federal funding for the construction of a new emergency medical services and ambulance facility in Trigg County, Kentucky. Congressman Comer led efforts in Congress to secure funding for the Trigg County Hospital Emergency Building Project, aimed at replacing the county’s outdated and undersized Emergency Ambulance Building and ensuring adequate facilities for its expanding team of first responders.
“I’m proud to have worked alongside local leaders in Trigg County to secure funding in Congress for the Trigg County Hospital Emergency Building Project. For too long, Trigg County’s first responders have operated out of an aging facility that is struggling to meet the needs of our growing community. This investment is a major step forward for our local medical services and will provide the modern space and tools they need to respond quickly and effectively when lives are on the line. I will continue working in Congress to support our local hospitals and first responders, so they have the resources necessary to keep Kentuckians safe and healthy,” said Congressman Comer.
“Thank you to Congressman Comer for his efforts in securing a grant for Trigg County Hospital to receive a new ambulance building. This project will be a tremendous benefit to Trigg County, Land Between the Lakes, and the surrounding lake area. We greatly appreciate his continued support and dedication to improving healthcare services in the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” said John Sumner, Chief Executive Officer of Trigg County Hospital.
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Congressman Comer for helping secure this Ambulance Building grant for Trigg County. This grant opportunity will ensure our technicians and paramedics are well taken care of while serving the citizens of Trigg County and its visitors. This funding will allow us to ensure our facilities are as good as any location across the Commonwealth,” said Stan Humphries, Trigg County Judge Executive.
Background:
Trigg County is home to Lake Barkley, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, a large farming community, and a portion of Interstate 24, which has been listed as the fifth most dangerous interstate in the country. The community borders the Fort Campbell Army base and Trigg County is often used by the U.S. Army for training exercises. The existing Trigg County Emergency Ambulance Building is over 30 years old, undersized, outdated, and in need of separate, private spaces for men and women. This grant will allow the new facility to include six bedrooms, men’s and women’s locker rooms, a training room, three offices, a kitchen and dining area and a six-bay ambulance garage. The ambulance service will be increasing from two crews to three crews that operate 24 hours a day to meet the community demand. A new building will allow Trigg County Hospital to properly house their employees, equipment, and ambulances. In addition, the building will provide a training room where the staff can conduct educational sessions and stay informed on the most up to date emergency medical technology and techniques.