Hamilton County Parks and Recreation and the Hamilton County Health Department recently partnered to install AEDs — automated external defibrillators — in climate-controlled access boxes at seven local parks and recreation areas.

The health department allocated more than $55,000 for installation of AEDs in parks most frequented by visitors. Devices are housed in SaveStations — climate-controlled access boxes designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. SaveStations are located at the restrooms at Cool Creek Park; Potter’s Bridge Park; and Prather Park. Devices also are at the Taylor Center of Natural History; White River Campground; and by the aerial adventure area at Strawtown Koteewi Park.

“Ensuring the safety of our community is a shared responsibility,” Hamilton County Health De

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