# Municipal defibrillator network expansions in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-defibrillator-network-expansions-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-08-27T15:19:08.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The municipality of Orihuela is expanding its network of semi-automatic external defibrillators (AED) by adding seven new outdoor units across coastal and rural areas, including La Aparecida and Playa Flamenca. This expansion will bring the city’s total to 53 operational devices, which are located in municipal buildings, outdoor spaces, and mobile units within Local Police and Civil Protection vehicles.

Simultaneously, the municipality of Ereño has upgraded its cardiac rescue capabilities by investing in new generation AEDs suitable for both adults and minors. This initiative includes establishing a new rescue point in the Gabika neighborhood, replacing older equipment near the City Hall, and providing training for local residents in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Orihuela and Ereño expand municipal defibrillator networks

Orihuela is expanding its municipal defibrillator network to 53 units across coastal and rural areas, while Ereño has upgraded its equipment to include pediatric-compatible models.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orihuela-expands-municipal-defibrillator-network

### 2026-08-24: Emilia-Romagna funds 22 new defibrillators for Cesena area

Twenty-two new defibrillators are being distributed across seven municipalities in the Cesena region, funded by the Emilia-Romagna Region to improve emergency response for cardiac arrest.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emilia-romagna-funds-22-new-defibrillators-for-cesena-area

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