AED's Installed for Emergency Use

The West Geauga Commons first outdoor automated external defibrillator (AED) units have been installed in the park in two locations. The first location is at the message board near the pavilion and playground.  The second location is at the lower bathrooms.  The AEDs are mounted in a weatherproof cabinet with an alarm and warning light when  the cabinet is opened.  In addition to the AED’s and first responder kits located in the cabinets, there are also drug overdose kits in the event an overdose occurs in the park.  The AED units will be available in the parks from April through October.

The AEDs were strategically placed in areas of high activity as a safety measure for our park visitors and sports program participants.  In the event of a cardiac emergency, public access to AEDs can save lives.  Any individual may use AEDs in response to a cardiac emergency. The units are simple to use, prompting the user with step-by-step verbal instructions and delivering a shock only if needed. Both units are equipped for use on both adults and children.