Saving Lives in Tiny Towns: 191 Small Communities Now Equipped with Lifesaving Defibrillators
- Defibrillators have been introduced to 191 smaller towns and settlements.
Hey there! Here's a heartwarming piece of news that's sure to make you feel good. After last year's open application, almost 200 quaint towns with less than 1,000 inhabitants have received state-funded defibrillators. The State Administration Office footed 80% of the acquisition costs, with a cap at €2,000 per device. Guess where they got the budget? Yep, you got it – lottery surplus funds!
Now, let's talk about these miracle devices. Frank Roßner, the esteemed President of the State Administration Office, ensures that they are a godsend for lay rescuers, due to their user-friendly design and functionality. In emergency situations, these defibrillators significantly boost survival chances in rural areas. Last year alone, a whopping 191 communities reaped the benefits of this funding initiative.
Basically, defibrillators are all about zap! They work by delivering an electric shock to help restore normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrhythmia. And that, my friends, can be the difference between life and death. So, whether you're popping to the local corner shop or enjoying a quiet country walk, rest assured; help is just a defibrillator away!
- Frank Roßner, the President of the State Administration Office, acknowledged that 191 small communities benefited from a funding initiative last year, receiving state-funded defibrillators to improve emergency response in rural areas.
- Vocational training for lay rescuers in the use of defibrillators can be an essential part of the community policy, as these lifesaving devices, like those provided in 191 towns last year, deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythms during cardiac arrhythmia.
- Municipalities across Germany, benefited from the state-funded defibrillator program last year, with 80% of the costs covered by the State Administration Office and a cap of €2,000 per device – part of the budget obtained from lottery surplus funds.
