DeLand adds 28 new AEDs to improve emergency response

New signs and devices are appearing in public spaces across DeLand as the city rolls out 28 new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in a push to improve emergency preparedness. City leaders say the move is part of an equipment upgrade to ensure life-saving tools are within reach during critical moments. Firefighters emphasize the devices can make the difference between life and death when every second counts.