Hamilton County Installs Life-Saving AED Stations in Parks

Hamilton County installs life-saving AED stations in parks

INDIANAPOLIS In a step towards improving public safety, Hamilton County Parks (HCPR) and Recreation has teamed up with the Hamilton County Health Department to set up Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in local parks. The Health Department has invested over $55,000 in this project, which is designed to provide quick access to vital equipment during sudden cardiac emergencies. The AEDs will be placed in popular parks where both residents an…

Grant to provide life-saving devices

Lower Colorado River Authority and Hamilton County Electric Cooperative representatives present a $4,943 grant to the Lometa Police Department to purchase automated external defibrillators and other emergency equipment. Pictured, from left to right, are John Palacio, LCRA Regional Affairs representative; Derek Talley, Lometa mayor; Carol Freeman, LCRA board member; Cody Lasater, Hamilton County Electric Cooperative general manager; Margaret “Meg…

Fullerton Fire Department Enhances Community Safety with New AEDs - Fullerton Observer

An AED is a portable device used to treat individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. According to the American Red Cross, bystander use of AEDs saves over 1,700 lives in the U.S. each year. A major study found that survival rates increased dramatically, from 7% without intervention to 38% when an AED was used.