Medical transport canceled due to thunderstorms, Abilene TX
A medical air transport request for patient transfer from Hendrick South Hospital in Abilene to University Medical Center in Lubbock was declined due to thunderstorms and unsafe flying conditions in the area near Abilene.
Audio|Source: Taylor County Fire and EMS Departments
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Transcript:
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Airback 6-3, Airback 63.
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I got a transfer flight coming out of Hendrick South there in Abilene, Texas.
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Patient would be going to University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
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Patient weight is 110 kilos, that's 110 kilos.
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Card number (number withheld), I'll copy.
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Stand by weather check.
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Stand on a mic.
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Big Matt with thunderstorms in the area around Abilene and more moving into Abilene from the south at this time.
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Around Abilene and more moving into Abilene from the south at this time.
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Maybe in a couple hours it might be clear, but at this time we have to decline due to thunderstorms in the area.
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That's a good copy.
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Show you the quinid for the thunderstorm segment there around Abilene and more moving into Abilene.
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I'll let them know to check back maybe in a couple hours if transport is delayed.
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Thank you.
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Thank you, ma'am.
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Location mentioned:
US-83, Abilene, TX 79606
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