Columbus expands life-saving AED access with new outdoor stations across the city
City leaders in Columbus are taking a major step to improve public safety with the installation of new outdoor automated external defibrillator (AED) stations in high-traffic areas.
The city’s Risk Management Team has already placed AED units along the Riverwalk and at Lakebottom Park, giving residents and visitors immediate access to life-saving equipment during cardiac emergencies.
Additional stations are expected to be installed soon at Britt David Park, Bull Dog Bait and Tackle, Lake Oliver Marina, Northside Recreation Center, and Shirley Winston Recreation Center.
In an emergency, officials say the process is simple: call 911, receive an access code from the dispatcher, and use the AED to assist someone in cardiac arrest while first responders are on the way.
City leaders emphasize that these stations are designed for quick, secure access in situations where every second counts.
Councilwoman Toyia Tucker praised the initiative on social media Wednesday, highlighting its impact on the community.
“This is how we save lives, together,” Tucker said.
Officials are encouraging residents to familiarize themselves with AED locations while out in the community, noting that quick action from bystanders can significantly increase survival rates in cardiac emergencies.
The rollout is part of a broader effort to make Columbus a safer, more responsive city through proactive public safety measures.
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