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Highland Beach proclaims April 2026 CPR and AED Awareness Month, highlights community training
Summary
The Town of Highland Beach declared April 2026 CPR and AED Awareness Month and highlighted locally funded CPR classes supported by the Highland Beach Police and Fire Foundation to boost resident preparedness and survival chances in cardiac emergencies.
The Town of Highland Beach on March 24 adopted a proclamation declaring April 2026 as CPR and AED Awareness Month, Mayor Natasha Moore announced. The proclamation cites sudden cardiac arrest as a leading cause of death in the U.S. and urges residents to learn CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators to improve survival rates.
The proclamation, read by Mayor Moore, credited the Highland Beach Police and Fire Foundation with funding CPR training classes for residents and noted the newly established Town Fire Rescue Department’s role in community education. "We encourage all residents to learn CPR, be familiar with AED use, and participate in community training opportunities that help save lives," Mayor Moore said while presenting the proclamation.
Commissioner Jason Chnapsky reported strong local interest in the classes, saying nearly 30 people attended a recent session at the Highland Beach Club and praising the instructor’s work. Commissioners urged condo associations and community groups to organize sessions; commissioners said the fire department can provide or host training when sufficient demand exists.
Why it matters: Rapid bystander CPR and prompt AED use substantially increase the chance of survival after sudden cardiac arrest. The town’s proclamation and funded classes aim to expand those life‑saving skills among residents and visitors.
Next steps: The town encouraged residents to contact the fire department to arrange training and said additional sessions will be scheduled as demand warrants.
