'Help is closer than ever' - Life-saving defibrillator installed at beach hub to make seafront safer
A defibrillator has been installed at St Annes beach in a bid to help make the seafront a little safer for everyone who visits.
The device which treats sudden cardiac arrest by delivering an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm is located on the outside wall of the resort’s community beach hub.
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The hub, located in the former deck chair storage building near the main beach entrance, is a base for services intended to enhance visitor experience and beach safety.
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It houses amenities such as an information centre and dedicated storage for beach wheelchairs and serves as a base for the Friends of St Annes Beach volunteer team.
A spokesperson for Fylde Council said: “Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, so it’s reassuring to know help is closer than ever.
“If you ever need to use one, the process is simple. Call 999 first - the operator will direct you to the nearest defibrillator, give you the access code and talk you through every step.”
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Previously, among several defibrillators situated across Fylde, the nearest defibrillators to the beach available round the clock are already located in St Annes Square - one in a blue dome close to Clifton Drive and the other at the public toilets close to St Annes rail station.
There is also a similar device on the wall in the customer services area in St Annes Town Hall, across from the beach, but access is limited to the town hall opening hours.