Porter County, IN – Health officials in Porter County are asking residents to take a few minutes that could save a life by downloading the PulsePoint app — a free tool that alerts nearby CPR-trained users to cardiac emergencies in their community.
According to the Porter County Health Department, the app connects users with real-time reports of cardiac arrests near their location and identifies the closest automated external defibrillator (AED). The initiative aims to shorten the time between cardiac arrest and lifesaving care, which experts say can make the difference between life and death.
Residents are encouraged to not only download the app but also register local AED locations to improve the network’s reach. The Health Department is partnering with Valparaiso officials and the Porter County Sheriff’s Office to share the message countywide.
Free hands-only CPR, AED, and naloxone (Narcan) training is also available through the Health Department and partner organizations, helping community members be ready to act in emergencies.
More information, including app download links, is available at PulsePoint.org or through the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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