Lifesaving AEDs Available to Borrow from Downtown Buffalo Central Library

BUFFALO, N.Y.– This May, Erie County Execu tive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library and other organizations to announce that Erie County was recognized as a national HEARTSafe Community: a designation that highlights a commitment to improving outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest through public education, emergency preparedness, and coordinated response.

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is now pleased to announce that AED (auto mated external defibrillator) devices are available for check-out at the downtown Central Library, located at 1 Lafayette Square. This lightweight portable device can be used to help save a life during a sudden cardiac arrest. Each kit includes instructions for use and can be borrowed by adult patrons (ages 17+) with a library card for seven days with one renewal, if available. Details are here: https://bl.buffalolib. org/AEDKit.

“Public libraries are the ultimate, trusted public resource, and adding these AEDs to the Central Library’s collection supports our countywide goals for public health, public safety and equitable access to this life saving equipment,” said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz.

“Our year-long process to become a HEARTSafe com munity was just the begin ning. Now, library patrons can literally check out an AED for sports or corporate events, community festivals, family get-togethers, and other occasions. We are com mitted to providing residents with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to give a colleague, a friend, a loved one, or a total stranger the best possible chance of surviving a sudden cardiac event,” stated Poloncarz.

“Expanding on our commitment to the community, all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations also offer hands-only, self paced, CPR training kits for patron borrowing as well,” said Interim Library Director Dorinda Darden.

“Additionally, we have a full slate of free public well ness programs such as health fairs, yoga, and fitness training.” Darden concluded. Details can be found here: https://bl.buffalolib.org/ Wellness and here: https://bl.buffalolib.org/CPRKit.

The Library has partnered with the Erie County Depart ment of Health, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, The Buffalo Bills, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, and Lawley Insurance to ensure that materials on heart health and wellness are available through your Libraries.

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