Balderson, Ohio Law Enforcement Announce First Region in Country to Adopt Life-Saving Kits for First Responders
DELAWARE,
December 2, 2019
DELAWARE, OH – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH-12) today announced that Ohio Emergency Management Services are equipping first responders with life-saving tools to assist during mass emergencies.
Congressman Troy Balderson, Delaware County Sheriff Russell Martin, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau Chief Jim Gilbert, Delaware County EMA Director Sean Miller, and Franklin County EMA and Homeland Security Office Director Jeff Young During a joint press conference, Balderson, Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (FCEM&HS), Emergency Management Directors from the surrounding 14 counties, and Columbus-based citizenAID announced a partnership to provide nearly 1,000 Public Safety Drop Kits to first responders throughout Central Ohio. Congressman Balderson announces a public-private partnership to provide lifesaving equipment The kits will be placed in first responder vehicles such as police cruisers, fire and EMS vehicles, as well as special event units working large crowd public events. The kits are being purchased through a State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant which was awarded regionally to the 15 regional counties in Central Ohio. The adoption of the drop kits is the first of its kind in the country. ### |
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