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Originally Posted by mikeod
AED is a device used to restore an effective heartbeat in a person who has experienced sudden cardiac arrest. Our neighborhood chipped in and bought two units which are located on the outside of two homes. We have a pool of volunteers who have been trained and are notified by phone and/or text message if there is a 911 call for any of our homes. The public safety department assisted us in setting up the program. Many neighborhoods have done this.
Your ambulance problem is a real one this time of year. A couple of weeks ago I was in the ER on a Monday morning to support a neighbor whose wife had been taken there. While we were in her treatment room, there was a steady stream of EMTs bringing in patients. The ambulance area outside the ER looked like the Publix parking lot at Colony. Unbelievable. So, I'm not surprised it seems be an availability reason for the delay. Again, the county may be the better place to express your concern.
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To all who are reading these posts --- Our community of "Upper" Gilchrist has 8 AED's posted throughout our neighborhood with 30 + people trained in emergency response. This came about by a wonderful group of community members who formed a committee, went door to door to get funding and gather support. IF someone experiences a loss of consciousness and ceases breathing, the 911 call will be screened and all first responders get a text and a phone call alerting them to the location. Hopefully this community response will make a difference when there are competing emergencies and limited ambulances. I mention this to encourage all communities to consider exploring this option.