Hamden Applies For State Grant Funding For Purchase Of AED Units

From the City of Hamden: Mayor Curt Balzano Leng and Fire Chief, David Berardesca, are pleased to announce that a request to apply for a grant opportunity which will allow for the purchase of two new auto external defibrillators (AEDs) was approved by the Legislative Council.

If awarded, the grant will allow the Town to purchase two (2) new AED units at a cost of up to $64,000. The State of Connecticut Local Capital Improvement Program (LOCIP) administers this grant and will distribute funds accordingly if awarded to the Town. The approval for application arrives at an ideal time, as the Hamden Fire Department had previously planned to purchase two AED units as part of the FY17-18 budget. If awarded this grant will cover the costs those purchases; reducing the need to borrow funds for
expenses.

Mayor Curt Balzano Leng commented, “Ensuring that our Fire Department retains and operates equipment of the highest standards is always a top priority. This grant funding will supply Hamden with needed AED equipment, which will help ensure that all neighborhoods in Hamden have access to top quality lifesaving technology.”

For further information, please contact Information & Research Officer, Patrick J. Donnelly at (203) 287-7009 or by email at pdonnelly@hamden.com.

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