Prevention Programs

Shed the Meds

Shed the Meds allows residents, throughout Suffolk County, the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted and unused medications and prescription drugs. Non-medical use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines remains a significant part of the drug problem here on Long Island. The members of the Community Ambulance Company have seen the effects of overdoses and accidental poisonings by prescription medications firsthand. Now, they spearheaded programs, like Shed the Meds, in an attempt to curb the drug problem in our local community. Members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department are available to assist and answer any questions residents may have.

Last Event: Annually April and October

If you missed us, remember you can always safely discard of unused medications anonymously at each of the Suffolk County’s seven police precincts 24/7.

Mobile Paper Shredding

The mobile paper shredding event allows you to safely and securely destroy unwanted personal documents. This event allows for each person to bring up to three boxes or bags of paper to be shredded by a professional shredding vehicle on site and all documentation is then safely recycled. Vehicles are equipped with on board cameras for viewing of the shredding process. The United States Postal Inspection Service will be on hand to answer questions and hand out information on ways to prevent identity theft.

Event held: Annually in April

Car Seat Inspections & IDs

This event allows for anyone from the community to drive up and get there child seats inspected to ensure safe instillation. Child identification cards are also available to be obtained in less than five minutes. The card contains critical information such as photographs and fingerprints to aid in a child’s search should they ever go missing. Infant and Child CPR education are also available.

Event Held: Annually in May

Free Turkeys for Vets

Every November, the Community Ambulance Company teams up with partners to host a drive-thru event in Sayville, distributing 200 free turkeys to military families and veterans. Supported by the Sayville Fire Department and Connetquot Schools, this annual event is a gesture of gratitude to our service members. All military and veterans are invited to join.

Event Held: Annually in November

Public Narcan Trainings

Community Ambulance Company offers a free training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose by using intra-nasal Naloxone (Narcan). Narcan is a prescription medication that is used to reverse an opioid overdose. Unfortunately, the opiate drug problem has been increasing in recent years, and having this training can potentially save someone’s life.

Event Held: bi-annualy

Public CPR Classes

Community Ambulance is in a never ending flux of teaching CPR classes for the community. Hands only CPR classes have been paired with our prevention program, while Heartsaver and Provider level classes are taught montly at our Headquarters. CPR initiated in the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. Saving another persons life can be an unexpected and rewarding experience. Community Ambulance Company offers FREE CPR and AED training upon request.

For more information on availability of CPR classes please contact secretary@communityamb.org

Publicly distributed AED program

Automated External Defibrillators is used to administer an electric shock and restore the heart’s normal rhythm, playing a key part in saving a life. 90% of sudden cardiac arrest victims survive when treated with an AED during the first 3 minutes. Community Ambulance has worked with local schools and businesses to help place extra AEDs around it’s communities to help increase the chances of survival of it’s residents.

For more information for business owners please contact our secretary at: (631) 567-2586

Community Safety Surge

Community Safety Surge is an annual program developed to reward positive safe behavior in children and provide free safety equipment. Ambulances and Police cars drive around designated towns. If a child is seen on a bike/skateboard/roller-blades and is wearing safety gear or doing a good deed they be will handed a voucher for free ice cream. If the child is observed not wearing safety gear they will be handed a certificate for a Free bike helmet with safety educational material.

Event Held: Annually in July

Life Jacket Loaner Program

Community Ambulance has teamed up with Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists and Suffolk County Police Department to provide a loaner life jacket program! Life jackets will be available to borrow for free with valid drivers license at the Community Ambulance HQ, 420 Lakeland Ave, Sayville. All sizes for adults and dogs have been generously donated from child to adult, or chihuahua to great dane.

To make sure your loved ones are safe out on the boat or pool and more information please contact: (631) 567-2586