(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Thursday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m., officials from the DC Department of General Services (DGS), DC Fire and EMS (FEMS), and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will join community members to celebrate the installation of a new outdoor Automated External Defibrillator (AED) SaveStation Tower at Banneker Recreation Center. This is apart of a growing citywide initiative to expand public access to lifesaving equipment.
The newly installed SaveStation Tower is part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s broader initiative to increase public safety in DC and improve public access to AEDs, significantly increasing the chances of survival and recovery for individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The outdoor AED unit will be available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing immediate access to lifesaving equipment in emergencies.
This initiative represents a critical step forward in community health and safety by empowering everyday residents and visitors with the tools needed to take immediate, life-saving action.
WHO:
• Officials from the Department of General Services (DGS)
• DC Fire and EMS (FEMS) leadership
• Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) representatives
• SaveStation / ZOLL representatives
• Community members and local advocates WHAT: Ribbon-Cutting for DC’s 24/7 Public AED Tower (SaveStation)
WHEN:
Thursday, June 5th 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Banneker Recreation Center 2500 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001
WHY:
To celebrate the launch of a groundbreaking public safety initiative that increases access to emergency medical equipment and empowers bystanders to save lives.
*Closest Metro Station: Shaw Metro Station* *Closet Bike Station: Georgia Ave & Fairmont St NW*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
