I have flown that area a bit and can tell you its not fun when the Fog rolls in. Night wont help either.
Reach is a good Company from what I hear and all the Pilots that I have met are experienced.
Seems it may turn out to be one of those things that EMS folks get caught up in. How much do I risk for the Mission. This is not the first time for EMS folks, and a very sad situation.
That part of the state is somewhat remote and EMS is a vital part for folks in need. They will be missed in the Skys over Northern California....