February is American Heart Month, and Putnam County EMS has introduced the PulsePoint app, designed to speed up response times during sudden cardiac arrests.
The app alerts nearby CPR-certified users when someone is experiencing cardiac arrest and shows the closest registered AED locations. The project has been two years in the making and is built around a defibrillator registry to connect people with critical resources faster.
At Wednesday’s kickoff event, two survivors were honored, including an 11-year-old survivor who is encouraging everyone to download the app. The app is available on Apple and Android devices.