Air Ambulance Update

Angel Welke · Post by **Angel Welke** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:18 pm

Island Airways is an air ambulance!!!! We received our final FAA document this morning.

Also, we have found out that Gov. Snyder has signed SB 995 which provides relief from the $10 million insurance requirement.

Senator Howard Walker and Representative Greg MacMaster jointly sponsored SB 995 which is a bill designed to lower the state requirement of $10 million liability coverage to $2 million for air ambulance operations serving Beaver Island. This lowered requirement makes it affordable for Island Airways to provide this service for the residents and visitors of Beaver Island.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the air ambulance process with us, please do not hesitate to contact us (231 448 2374 home or via e-mail at angel@islandairways.com). We are happy to discuss these very exciting developments or to answer questions.

Angel Welke · Post by **Angel Welke** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:57 pm

Here is a link to the history of SB995 including today's updates showing it has been approved by the Governor and "assigned with immediate effect."

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(g5fwuc45piz52b553ba5fq55))/mileg.aspx?page=BillStatus&objectname=2012-SB-0995

dc · Post by dc » Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:07 pm

Congratulation Paul & Angel.
I know this has been a long and somewhat bumpy ride.
Thank you for hanging in there.
Denny

debrob2 · Post by **debrob2** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:54 pm

On behalf of my entire family we THANK YOU, all of you...who have worked tirelessly to make this happen. After having utilized almost every possible option of Medical Evacuation over the years, let me assure you there is NO BETTER OPTION than Island Airways!

I recently had a conversation with a couple of other mothers of young children, discussing our options should our children need immediate medical attention that cannot be provided here. We were all in agreement that it was a frightening prospect to have to wait, possibly HOURS, for a plane or helicopter to arrive from Traverse City. Sadly, the best option that we could come up with was to refuse treatment from local EMS and to beg someone to take us immediately. Thank you Island Airways (and whomever else is responsible) for making this option unnecessary!

pam moxham · Post by **pam moxham** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:25 am

YEAH!!!

BI.D · Post by **BI.D** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:30 am

It was sad that our tax money was hurridly thrown away on the Colorado Consultant to do what Island Airways did without taxpayer support. We need more of this type of community spirit that Island Airways exhibited and less taxpayer and government waste. What were the tea party members thinking when this consultant was hired? $10,000 is a lot of public money for our townships to spend on what a private business could do without taxpayer help. Good job Island Airways. I will always support you for what you have done.

jflanagan · Post by **jflanagan** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:53 am

Thank You!!!

Vickie · Post by **Vickie** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 4:04 pm

Great flyover! I is so wonderful to be on Beaver Island the 4th of July. What a parade today! And thank you for your effort to get the certification for the air ambulance.

ronaldstanfield · Post by **ronaldstanfield** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:07 pm

Greg MacMasters is my Neighbor He one one of the finest Reps we have had in a long time God Bless you Greg. Happy Independence Day

Citizen · Post by **Citizen** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:28 pm

From the townships' minutes that I have read over the past year it seems that the townships, EMS and health center has to come to an agreement with Island Airways. Has this been completed? If not, when will it be finalized? Can anyone in need be transported by Island Airways at this time?

Angel Welke · Post by **Angel Welke** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:28 pm

Citizen - Give us a call at home (2374). We are happy to answer all questions about the current status of the air ambulance. Paul & Angel Welke

John Bolton · Post by **John Bolton** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 12:40 pm

Small Business 101:
Stay away from consultants
Get your own information.
make your own advances ( no matter how slow it may seem)
talk to those that DO, not those who watch...

.... learned all this the hard way....

Thanks for your efforts I.A.!!!

BI.D · Post by **BI.D** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:54 pm

I don't understand why the EMS, Townships and Medical Center are taking so long to move forward. They took only a few minutes to toss $10,000 into the wind to hire the consultant.

treehugger · Post by **treehugger** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:46 pm

Hey! Isn't that what taxpaper money is for! To burn up needlessly.

Mike Green · Post by **Mike Green** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:41 pm

I am sick and tired of you people who don't have the guts to post your real name. you must be to insecure with your self. get a life Mike Green

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