Our CVUU congregation strives to be a safe and welcoming place for learning, growth, and challenge, as well as actively working for the inclusion and harmony of all our friends, members, and guests. Our CVUU Safety Committee facilitates, supports, and directs safe practices in conjunction with our CVUU Board.

CPR/AED CERTIFICATION
Are you CPR and/or CPR AED certified? The response time for first responders after 911 is called averages 8-12 minutes, and during sudden cardiac arrest – each minute that defibrillation is delayed reduces someone's chances of survival by approximately 10%. In the event of a cardiac emergency at CVUU, call 911 and request professional assistance.

The Safety Task Force is conducting an informal survey of members and regular visitors to determine how many CPR and/or CPR AED-certified people visit CVUU regularly. The Safety Task Force is also considering hosting a course at CVUU to ensure we have an adequate number of regular attendees to provide basic lifesaving techniques in the event of a cardiac emergency.

If you are CPR and AED certified, please let us know. If you are interested in participating in a CPR course at CVUU soon, we would like to know that as well. Please contact Ken Saucer (saucer.ken@gmail.com) or Lianne Smith (lilismith13@gmail.com).

Did you know that CVUU has an AED?
An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It’s a sophisticated yet easy-to-use medical device that can analyze the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock or defibrillation to help the
heart re-establish an effective rhythm.

If there is a cardiac emergency at CVUU, please call 911 and ask for professional help. Because the average response time for first responders once 911 is called is 8-12 minutes, and for each minute defibrillation is delayed, the odds of survival are reduced by approximately 10%; having access to an AED and knowing how to use one is critical.

There is an AED at CVUU in the coat closet in the foyer. If you want more information about using the AED, please get in touch with Ken Saucer (saucer.ken@gmail.com) or Lianne Smith (lilismith13@gmail.com).