fast Facts
Catskills Hatzalah maintains a fleet of 13 state-of- the-art ambulances that are equipped with specialized medical and rescue equipment specifically for the Catskills region
Numerous emergency calls require Catskills Hatzalah to transport patients to out-of-area hospitals that can extend transportation times up to 4 hours and consume over 20 extra-it
Catskills Hatzalah maintains a sophisticated two-way radio system that allows for emergency communications covering over a 100 square mile radius that costs well over $125,000 each summer season
In addition to standard mechanical repairs and gasoline usage for each Catskills Hatzalah ambulance, the costs posed by auto insurance and equipment expenses total over $350,000 a year
The staggering budget of Catskills Hatzalah is funded solely by donations from loyal supporters – the Catskills division receives no outside support from any other organization or government agency