Central Working Toward Project Lifesaver Support

    Last week, we printed about West Baton Rouge’s first Project Lifesaver device being put into use.  Those same devices should soon be available for use in Central.  Project Lifesaver, a national effort that continues to gain new locations, works with local fire departments or law enforcement to monitor those who are considered flight risks, like those with autism, Down’s Syndrome, or Alzheimer’s.  The individuals wear personal radio transmitters that allow them to be found quickly and accurately if they go missing.  As of a year ago, Project Lifesaver had saved about 3,000 individuals, most in less than an hour.  
    Members of Central Fire Department will be going through training later this month to learn more about Project Lifesaver.  Chief Porche stated last year that the Project Lifesaver devices should be a great help in locating citizens, especially in wooded areas or after dark.  If the CFD moves forward with Project Lifesaver, they will be helping to locate and rescue individuals.  The individual devices and any other issues will go through the Project Lifesaver organization.  
    Learn about how to enroll your loved one by visiting www.projectlifesaver.org.  You can also find on that site frequently asked questions, how it works, and ways to donate to help others afford Project Lifesaver devices.  Any questions should be directed to Project Lifesaver by visiting www.projectlifesaver.org or by calling them at 877-580-5433.  Randi Stephens, a local mom who has played a big role in bringing Project Lifesaver to Central, has also volunteered her email address for anyone with specific Project Lifesaver questions that she can help answer.  You can contact her at [email protected].  Please do not contact the Central Fire Department with Project Lifesaver questions.  To read our 2014 article about Project Lifesaver, visit https://centralspeaks.com/?s=project+lifesaver&x=0&y=0