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18 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2017 The Safety Committee is dedicated to keeping our community safe. At our regularly scheduled meeting held on June 6 we were honored to have nine guests in attendance. Those in attendance were concerned with recent vehicle break ins as well as support for one of our current projects… crosswalks. Just a friendly reminder, if you park your vehicle outside, please make sure it is locked. Also, make sure all valuables have been removed. The Safety Committee is still reviewing crosswalks and security cameras. We hope to have more information on both over the next few months. This month we would like to focus on AEDs. This has recently been turned over to our committee. Many may ask, "what is an AED?" AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. AEDs are important as they make it possible for more people to respond to a medical emergency where defibrillation is required. They have a built in computer that checks a victim's heart rhythm through adhesive electrodes. The computer will calculate if defibrillation is needed. If it is, a recorded voice prompts the rescuer on how to proceed. Non medical personnel who have been trained in CPR or who have been CERT trained can use the device. Formal training in use of an AED is not required. FirstService Residential employees have all been trained on how to use AEDs, so if a medical emergency that may require use of an AED occurs, and no one in the room is familiar with them, please contact the attendant on duty. We currently have 4 AEDs. They are located as follows: Lodge: Behind the attendant desk in cupboard. RCN: At end of hallway between the restrooms. Spa building: On the right just inside the main doors. The Summit: In the exercise equipment area between the lobby and the indoor pool. The Safety Committee will be working on making sure all AEDs are located in a public place and will identify if more AEDs are necessary. These devices are located in an alarmed cabinet. Please DO NOT open cabinet or remove and AED from the cabinet unless it is needed for an emergency situation. The Safety Committee will be working on a plan to ensure that all AEDs are operational and all supplies needed are provided and up to date. The Safety Committees' regular meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am; however, due to the Fourth of July falling on our regular meeting day, our July meeting will be held on Thursday, July 6, at 10 am. If you have any safety concerns feel free to attend. ~ Donna Lewis Safety Committee