Emergency first responders are using enhanced measures to protect the public and themselves from the spread of the coronavirus, while still providing all services, according to Jeff Hawke, director of the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety.
The threat of the virus won’t stop police, firefighters or paramedics from responding to your requests for help, whether it be at home, at a business or somewhere on the road or trail, Hawke said. “Officers will be responding as normal to calls,” he said.
What’s different is a couple of extra questions Ottawa County Central Dispatch staff will ask to help determine if extra precautions need to be taken in relation to potential exposure to the virus.
For example, if a person having a medical situation has flu symptoms, a mask will be put on that patient, Hawke said.