Santa Cruz da Graciosa installs External Automated Defibrillators in sports facilities

Essential equipment for immediate response in cases of cardiorespiratory arrest enhances user safety.

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The Municipality of Santa Cruz da Graciosa has completed the installation of External Automated Defibrillators (AEDs) in various sports facilities within the municipality, enhancing user safety.

The locations now equipped with this essential equipment for immediate response in cases of cardiorespiratory arrest include the Sports Complex of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, the Municipal Pavilion, and the Football Fields of Guadalupe and Luz. The necessary training for their use has also been completed, ensuring that sports personnel are capable of operating the AEDs.
With this initiative, the municipal sports facilities now have crucial safety resources, promoting more protected and reliable sports environments for all users.
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"The installation of AEDs is an important measure to ensure that our sports facilities are prepared to deal with critical health situations, reinforcing our commitment to the safety and well-being of our population."

António Reis
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Santa Cruz da Graciosa (20/10/2026)