Community registry of AED locations
The resident asks for an accessible registry of defibrillator locations, working with hospitals and apps, so bystanders can respond to cardiac arrests, especially in vulnerable neighborhoods.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Create a registry of AED (automated defibrillator) locations that is accessible to the community, so individuals can respond quickly when a cardiac arrest occurs. Work with local hospitals and existing apps (e.g., Pulse Point, Staying Alive).
Who it helps and why
Research has shown that individuals in vulnerable neighborhoods receive bystander CPR less frequently and have less AEDs around them. Racial minorities and low-resource neighborhoods are known to have worse outcomes after cardiac arrest. This would help bridge those disparities.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 6, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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