🌱 Will AEDs Be Mandated In Schools? + It's Fish Fry Season!

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• Avon Lake Fire Cheif addresses train safety concerns.
• Ohio House Bill looks to mandate AEDs in schools.
• Lent equals fish fry season!

But first, today's weather:

Strong winds developing. High: 62 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Avon-Avon Lake today:

1. In light of recent happenings, Avon Lake Fire Chief Jeremy Betsa wrote an open letter to the residents addressing concerns about train derailments in Ohio and throughout the nation. His letter talks about hazardous materials being transported through Avon Lake frequently. He explains that the Fire Department does work closely with the large industries and their emergency response teams to handle hazardous materials incidents and it operates with the Lorain County Hazardous Materials Team for response of any incident that involves those types of chemicals. He states, "I do want to assure you that all of our members are trained to an awareness level on hazardous materials and those members who are on the county team are trained at a higher response level. We have our pulse on this current topic and I assure you that the safety of our residents is always paramount. Protection of this community is not only our job but our passion." (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)
2. Following Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest on the field during a football game, the importance of easily accessible automated external defibrillators, or AEDs has been highlighted. In an effort to keep the schools throughout the state of Ohio safe and ready for anything, Ohio House Bill 462, is proposing that AEDs in schools be mandated. The bill is slated to be reintroduced during this legislative session. According to WKYC.com, "the new law would change the recommendation of AEDs in schools to a requirement, adding sports and recreation facilities to that list."(WKYC.com)
3. Lent is here which means it's officially fish fry season in Northeast Ohio. If you are looking for a place to go, check out this list of fish fry events compiled by WjW Fox 8 News Cleveland. Hope to see you out and about! (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Community Forum Future Planning - Avon Lake High School (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Clinic: "When Lindsay's heart condition kept her from pursuing a career in dance, the former Miss Ohio used it as a driving force for change. (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue: "Male Lab mix found in street on Sunnyside Dr. Vermilion Oh. If you recognize this dog, please email info@loveastraydog.com or text 216-314-0321." (Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "We're officially on egg watch in the nest at Redwood Elementary. While there is never a guarantee there will be an egg(s) every year, we have been extremely lucky to have this opportunity to watch Stars and Stripes. we have been extremely lucky to have this opportunity to watch Stars and Stripes. Also stay up-to- date by following the eagles on Facebook. Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1687361421575464Watch the Eagle cam live 24/7....you may be the first to spot the egg!" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Congratulations to our February Staff Spotlights! " (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Wrestling Club: "Final state rankings heading into the postseason: 106 | Nathan Grieger - 24 126 | Michael Valerino - 18 132 | Jack Valerino - 35 138 | Nathan Perry - 12 157 | Joe Marconi - 38 165 | Jack Marconi - 6 215 | Clay Broadhurst - 29 " (Avon Lake Wrestling Club via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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