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Garland fire officials urge seniors to record medical details, check smoke alarms
Summary
Garland Fire Department presenters told seniors at a center meeting that a simple magnet with medical details and phone 'Medical ID' entries can help first responders, and described a smoke-alarm program for low-income residents.
Jerry Click, a presenter from the Garland Fire Department, told seniors at a Garland Senior Center meeting that recording basic medical information can speed emergency care if residents are injured or unconscious.
"I wanna talk to you about the importance of us knowing your medical information," said Jerry Click, who distributed a two-sided form for residents to place on a refrigerator or carry on their phone. He recommended filling the form in pencil so it can be updated and using the phone’s…
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