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
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.
Last Event: Twice per year
Public CPR Classes
Community Ambulance Company is committed to providing CPR and AED training to members of our community. CPR courses are offered throughout the year by certified instructors and are available for a fee of $45 per person. Early CPR can significantly increase a person's chance of survival during a cardiac arrest, making these lifesaving skills valuable for everyone.
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
