Heart health advocates to rally for emergency response plan at schools

Heart health advocates to rally for emergency response plan at schools

Tuesday is the “American Heart Association Day of Action” at the New York State Capitol.

Tuesday is the “American Heart Association Day of Action” at the New York State Capitol.

Advocates are coming together to call on lawmakers to create a cardiac emergency response plan for every school across the state.

It would help increase the chance of survival for students who suddenly go into cardiac arrest, advocates said.

The event is at 1:30 p.m.