The Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District has released its January call report, which showed an increase in responses to traffic accidents and falls, exacerbated by the recent ice storm that plagued the parish. 

Of the 388 total calls received, 276 resulted in transports, 71 were refusals, 27 were standbys/public assists, and 14 were cancelled. 

A further breakdown shows:

Interfacility Transfer: 13.9% 
Interfacility transport (IFT) is the medically supervised movement of patients between hospitals, using specialized ambulances or aircraft (ground or air) for patients needing critical care, ensuring they get timely access to specialized services, diagnostic tests, or surgery.

Traffic Accidents: 11.1% 
Traffic Accidents can be caused by a failure to maintain the vehicle or an impairment, which at times are acute medical impairments. 

Falls: 10.3%
Falls are a common occurrence, but more than usual was responded to due to the ice storm.