You can help when help is most needed. Give to the Red Cross.
Start a community task force of 5 to 7 people, who would work to develop the program. The group would be made up of:
Task Force Coordinator
Medical Director
Device Coordinator
CPR/AED Educator
City/Town Official
Resource People
School Administrator
Complete a needs assessment to determine the locations that require an AED and how and who would need training and how the machines will be maintained.
Work to educate the community on the need and gain support for your program
Find a Medical Director, if required in your province or territory
Research the devices that you would purchase
Begin to look for funding to support through organizations such as:
Civic organizations
Corporate organizations that maybe interested in donating
Grants – through governments and other private foundations
Community fundraisers
Develop a response and training plan
Train rescuers
Install equipment
Maintain equipment