PEORIA It s possible Peoria County could activate an emergency refrigerated cooler to cope with its morgues coming close to capacity.
If such a move happened, Coroner Jamie Harwood, it s not done out of desperation but rather, out of his desire to be prepared and proactive. It s currently stored in Bartonville, he said.
The trailer, which looks like one hauled by a semi tractor, would be parked an undisclosed location. The purpose of the unit would be to preserve the dignity of people who have passed away. It could make that decision in a day or in an hour. It really depends upon what the volume is at the time, the coroner said. I want to make sure that everyone s loved one are cared for with the ultimate dignity. And as such, I might make the decision sooner rather than later so that people are treated well.