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Be Prepared

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What Being Prepared Looks Like

An AED (automated external defibrillator) is built for helping people who are experiencing a cardiac arrest. It’s designed for non-medical people to use under pressure — it walks the user through every step out loud and won’t deliver a shock unless one is actually needed. It is the difference between waiting helplessly and actively buying the minutes that save a life.

A prepared workplace/location means:

  • A wall-mounted AED unit, installed at your site
  • Basic CPR/AED training for your staff or volunteers
  • Exterior signage/stickers so your AED is visible to the community

You're Protected When You Act

One of the most common reasons businesses hesitate is fear of liability. California law addresses this directly.
  • California's Good Samaritan Act (Health & Safety Code §1799.102) protects people who render emergency care in good faith and without compensation.
  • California Civil Code §1714.21 extends that protection specifically to AED use, shielding trained rescuers and the businesses that place AEDs from civil liability for ordinary acts or omissions during an emergency.
  • The protection does not cover gross negligence or willful misconduct — the standard bar that responsible training easily clears.
In short: the law was written to encourage businesses to install AEDs and train staff, not to discourage it.

What it Costs

Getting prepared costs far less than most businesses expect — and far less than the alternative.

Refurbished AED$600 - $900 (undergoes rigorous testing)
Entry-level AED$1,200 – $1,600 (offices, retail, small venues)
Mid-range AED$1,600 – $2,200 (added voice guidance, CPR coaching)
Annual upkeep$100 – $300 (battery/pad replacement, inspection)
Staff CPR/AED trainingA few hours per employee, renewed every 1–2 years

Next Steps

For Businesses

You don't need a medical background to save a life — you need a plan, a device, and a few trained hands. Get information about placing an AED in your facility.

Business INformation

For Non-Profits

Through community fundraising, AED for All places fully-funded AEDs directly into Santa Clarita non-profit organizations.

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