WBTV reports the Town of Landis, NC will soon deploy AEDs
https://www.wbtv.com/2022/02/06/gra...chase-automated-external-defibrillators/By David Whisenant
Published: Feb. 6, 2022 at 11:20 AM PST
LANDIS, N.C. (WBTV) - The Town of Landis Public Safety Department announced on Sunday that was able to purchase five new automated external defibrillators through a grant from Norfolk Southern.
Through a $5000 Community Impact Grant, the town was able to purchase 5 new AED”s.
“We are excited to equip our patrol officers with this lifesaving equipment, as officers are often the first to arrive on the scene of a medical emergency. When someone is in cardiac arrest, every second counts! Now our officers on patrol will have access to this lifesaving equipment when and where they need it.” - Dr. Zachary Lechette, Public Safety Director and Chief.
Town officials say the AEDs have arrived and will be distributed very soon, once all officers complete CPR/AED training or recertification.
