I have worked on the startup of several Neighborhood AED programs and although all may vary somewhat in how they run, they mostly share the following:
1. Normal distribution: 1 AED to approx 30-35 homes.
2. Cost per AED: Approx $2,000
3. Contributions are received from homes within the area to be covered. (i.e.; Chestnut St, or 264 - 988 Main Street.
a. All homes in the covered area must be included in the program, even if they do not contribute.
4. All persons in the covered area are eligible for CPR and AED training at no cost.
5. Volunteer responders are registered in an alert notification system. Only responders are given a key to the locked AED which is located on the outside of home(s) in the covered area.
6. I have attached a sample pamphlet which is now several months old, but the concepts are the same... only the costs may be changed to protect the organizers.
7. I have a standing offer through the Villages Homeowner's Association to work with anyone interested in starting a program, to get it rolling... once you determine you are going ahead you will be working with Captain Lazenby of TV Public Safety... Of course, you can also start with Capt Lazenby if you wish.
8. PM me if you want further information.
6. The best thing in the world that can happen is that the units are installed and never needed. BUT, if needed, it is comforting to know that a program is in place.
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