Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow and Georgina Cornago are turning tragedy into action by unveiling life-saving legislation to equip Nassau County police patrol vehicles with epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) and provide officers with training to use them.
This initiative is deeply personal for Georgina, whose 14-year-old son, Giovanni "Gio," tragically passed away after a severe allergic reaction. Unable to locate an EpiPen in time, Gio, an otherwise healthy teenager, lost consciousness and died from anaphylactic shock.
Every second counts during an allergic reaction. While ambulances carry EpiPens, police officers are often first on the scene during emergencies. This bill ensures officers are equipped and trained to save lives when every moment matters.
With 32 million Americans—including 5.6 million children—living with food allergies, and over 1,500 deaths annually due to allergic reactions, there’s no time to delay. This legislation builds on New York State’s recently expanded Gio’s Law, empowering Long Island counties to equip first responders with epinephrine auto-injectors.
This bill aims to prevent future tragedies like Gio’s and spare other families the heartbreak Georgina has endured.