The availability of immediate response units for medical incidents, fires, or law enforcement situations is a critical consideration for any community. Mackinac Island, while known for its unique reliance on horse-drawn transportation and bicycles, faces the same imperative to provide timely emergency services to its residents and visitors.
Maintaining public safety on the island requires specialized strategies. The absence of standard automobiles necessitates alternative approaches to emergency response. These approaches involve careful resource allocation and adaptations to the island’s distinctive environment and infrastructure. The historical context of transportation on the island directly shapes how emergency services are delivered.
