Purple Flag partners with Waterford Local Community Safety Partnership to Update AED Locations
As Valentine’s Day approaches, hearts are on our minds, and Purple Flag Waterford, in collaboration with wardens from Waterford Local Community Safety Partnership, is using this opportunity to update and inform the public about the locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Waterford City, Tramore, Dungarvan and several GAA clubs.
Purple Flag Waterford, renowned for its efforts to enhance the night-time economy, is equally committed to promoting community health and safety. As part of this initiative, Purple Flag aims to ensure that residents and visitors are equipped with vital information about AED locations in town centres to help them respond swiftly in an emergency.
Julie Walsh from Waterford City & County Council says, “While Purple Flag is primarily associated with night-time entertainment, we are also dedicated to fostering a safer, healthier community. The accessibility of AEDs is a key component in providing the public with the tools they need to respond effectively in an emergency. We’re proud to be working with the Waterford Local Community Safety Partnership wardens to ensure this crucial information is readily available to all.”
An AED is a user-friendly, life-saving device that can be the difference between life and death in a cardiac emergency. With just a few simple steps, a bystander can use an AED to potentially save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. The updated AED location list is an invaluable resource for the public to familiarise themselves with the locations of AEDs throughout the city and county.
This updated list of AED locations is now available on the Waterford City and County Council website, at this location.
In the event of an emergency, please dial 999 or 112 immediately.
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