Community members across Erie County who know CPR are encouraged to download a new app.

Saint Vincent and Erie County 911 have introduced the PulsePoint Respond mobile app.

Those who sign up will receive alerts when someone nearby is in sudden cardiac arrest.

The free app comes after the county updated the 911 system.

If the emergency is in a public place, it will alert users in the vicinity. Those responding will also be alerted to where the closest AED unit is… READ MORE