Global Medical Response Teams Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Across the Southeast

Global Medical Response (GMR) recently undertook an extensive emergency medical services deployment in the Southeast as Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee continue recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall on September 27 as a Category 4 hurricane. Most trucks have completed their service, however, there are about 50 still actively assisting in North Carolina.

Through the response for FEMA, health systems and individual states, we deployed nearly 2,000 personnel and over 600 vehicles, including ambulances and air ambulances, to support recovery efforts in Florida, North Carolina, and other southeastern states after Hurricane Helene. GMR teams were actively engaged, providing critical medical aid, evacuating patients and bolstering 911 services.

GMR is a leading provider of emergency and patient relocation services, specializing in a coordinated approach to healthcare and crisis response. GMR operates air and ground medical solutions across the U.S. through services like AirMedCare Network, which offers emergency air ambulance membership programs. Together, GMR and AMCN uphold a shared commitment to safety and preparedness, essential during disasters like Hurricane Helene.

We would like to extend our thanks to our incredible GMR teams who were deployed. We are proud of your commitment to keeping our communities safe. Stay safe and thank you for your tireless efforts!

Frequently Asked Questions:

If I am a member but end up being transported by a ground ambulance or another air ambulance service, who is responsible for the bill?

If an AirMedCare Network Provider does not transport you, you will be responsible for payment. Our membership program only covers transports provided by our affiliates.

Is there a limit to the number of transports a member can have in a year?

There is no limit to the number of transports a member may take in a year. Each transport is handled the same way and must be an emergent or time-sensitive transport as determined by a physician (or other appropriate provider) or first responder unaffiliated with AMCN.

Can I cover all of my family on the membership?

With an AirMedCare Network membership, any person or persons who reside under one (residential) roof are covered. In the event we have a member who lives in a duplex or apartment complex, we designate the primary member’s residence/address— that is considered the “one roof”. Undergraduate college students can be covered under their parent’s membership as well as anyone previously residing in the household who is then moved to a permanent care facility.