Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to cabinets that can store medications and medical devices in public spaces and provide easy access to their contents in emergencies while also deterring theft, vandalism, and damage to the contents. These goals may be furthered in connection with, e.g., one or more electronic systems included in the cabinet. These electronic systems may, according to embodiments of the invention, provide functions related to, e.g., summoning help in emergencies, monitoring access to the cabinet, monitoring environmental conditions around and/or with the cabinet, removing and replacing medications that have reached expiry, and replacing medications that have been used or otherwise removed from the cabinet.