AED Roadmap/Proposal for AED

Proposal for Public Access AED Deployment Saugatuck-Douglas HeartSafe Initiative About the Founder My name is Tony Schippa, founder and president of the Saugatuck-Douglas HeartSafe Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2025. I founded this organization after dedicating 35 years to Emergency Medical Services and 45 years as an American Heart Association CPR Instructor. My EMS career began with the Saugatuck Fire District, where I served 20 years as a Firefighter and Medical First Responder, including 18 years overseeing the Medical First Responder program. I also spent 20 years with the local ALS ambulance service, serving the last 15 years as the lead paramedic. Throughout my career, I witnessed firsthand how quickly lives can be lost when CPR and defibrillation are delayed. Those experiences inspired me to establish the SaugatuckDouglas HeartSafe Initiative with a single mission: to improve survival from cardiac arrest by making AEDs accessible 24 hours a day and by training residents, employees, and visitors in Hands-Only CPR and AED use.

Why This Matters Every minute without CPR and defibrillation decreases survival by approximately 10%. Medical First Responders in our area average 6 minutes and 49 seconds to arrive after a 911 call. Those first few minutes often determine whether someone survives. Nationally: • • •

About 70% of cardiac arrests occur at home Approximately 15% occur in public places Public AED use before EMS arrival remains extremely low despite dramatically improving survival

By placing AEDs where residents and visitors can reach them immediately, we can significantly improve survival until emergency responders arrive.

Our Mission

The Saugatuck-Douglas HeartSafe Initiative exists to: • • •

Install publicly accessible AEDs throughout Saugatuck Train residents, employees, and visitors in Hands-Only CPR Maintain every AED to ensure readiness 24 hours a day

What We Are Requesting We respectfully request approval to: • • • •

Install Aivia outdoor AED cabinets at approved public and private locations within the Historic District Allow one Historic District permit for the initial deployment plan Allow additional approved locations to be added under the same permit with Commission notification Waive Historic District permit fees for this nonprofit public safety initiative

Installation Standards Every installation will: • • • • •

Meet Historic District requirements Be professionally installed by our licensed electrician Meet all ADA requirements Be visually compatible with surrounding historic structures Require only minimal electrical service (approximately $5 per month)

Whenever possible, cabinets will utilize existing internet service for monitoring while maintaining cellular emergency communication.

Maintenance The HeartSafe Initiativenot the City or business ownerswill assume responsibility for: • • •

AED Inspections Battery Replacement Pad Replacement

Readiness Monitoring Emergency Notifications Long-Term Maintenance

This ensures every AED remains operational and compliant

Liability Michigan’s Good Samaritan protections provide liability protection for municipalities and property owners who make AEDs available for emergency use. HeartSafe will oversee ongoing maintenance, inspections, and compliance to ensure all units remain ready for public use.

Community Benefits This program will: • • • •

Improve cardiac arrest survival Supports public safety in the busiest parts of our community Protect residents, visitors, and seasonal employees Demonstrates Saugatuck’s commitment to protecting the people who live, work, and visit here

Our Commitment HeartSafe is committed to working closely with City staff, the Historic District Commission, business owners, and City Council throughout every phase of this project. Our goal is not simply to install AEDsit is to build a community where lifesaving equipment is readily available whenever and wherever it is needed while respecting the unique character of Saugatuck. We appreciate your consideration and respectfully request your support. Thank you, Tony Schippa, President Saugatuck-Douglas HeartSafe Initiative

Saugatuck-Douglas HEARTSafe Community

Strategic Public-Access AED Deployment Plan Proposed Deployment Plan, Approved Installations & Future Expansion Opportunities

Strategic Objective:

Metric

Count

Status Category

Approved Projects

Approved Installation

Phase 1 Locations

Proposed Deployment

Phase 2 Opportunities

Future Expansion

Phase 3 Opportunities

Residential Expansion

Phase 4 Partnerships

Partnership Opportunity

Visual Guide

Meaning

Green

Approved installation or project currently moving forward

Blue

Proposed deployment location or priority

Red

Future expansion opportunity

Gold / Purple

Residential and institutional partnership opportunities

Build a coordinated public-access AED network supporting residents, visitors, recreation areas, waterfront parks, public events, businesses, tourism corridors, residential communities, and institutional partners while improving rapid access to lifesaving defibrillation throughout the greater Saugatuck-Douglas coastal region.

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Approved Installation Projects Location

Status

Strategic Benefit

48 W. Center Street - Douglas

Construction in Progress

Downtown coverage, pedestrian activity, tourism corridor

Root Beer Barrel / Woosah Art & Coffee Area

Site Planning in Progress

Tourism, pedestrian traffic, public visibility

Phase 1 - Proposed AED Deployment Locations Location

Strategic Benefit

Wicks Park - Saugatuck

Waterfront events, recreation, tourism

Butler Street Playground / Public Restroom Area

Family activity, pedestrian corridor

Saugatuck Information Center

Tourism hub, downtown coverage

Mount Baldhead - Base

High-exertion area, delayed EMS

Mount Baldhead - Top

Remote trail access

Coghlin Park

Festivals, marina activity

Dunes View Kwik Shop / Blue Star Highway Corridor

Highway corridor, public access

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Phase 2 - Recreation, Tourism, Waterfront & Regional Park Expansion Clearbrook Golf Course - 3 AED Deployment Concept AED Deployment Point

Coverage Area

Clubhouse / Restaurant

Primary gathering area

Front 9 Exterior AED Location

Coverage of front nine holes

Back 9 Exterior AED Location

Coverage of back nine holes

Location

Strategic Benefit

Sergeant Marina, 31 Butler St.

Boating activity, waterfront tourism, pedestrian access

Singapore Yacht Club, 48 Water St.

Waterfront recreation, boating activity, tourism

Harbor Natural Area Trailhead

Remote trails, delayed EMS

Clearbrook Golf Course (3 AED Locations)

High visitor volume, recreation, outdoor activity

Pier Cove Park, 2290 Lakeshore Dr., Fennville

Beach access, waterfront recreation, seasonal visitors

West Side County Park, 2152 Lakeshore Dr., Fennville

Public park access, beach activity, regional visitors

Shore Acres Township Park, 6602 138th Ave., Holland

Public recreation, shoreline access, seasonal visitors

Saugatuck Dunes State Park, 6575 138th Ave., Holland

Large park area, trails, beach access, delayed EMS

Laketown Beach, 6710 142nd Ave., Holland

Beach access, high-exertion stairs, seasonal tourism

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Phase 3 - Residential Community AED Expansion Opportunities Future Expansion Location

Strategic Benefit

Gated Communities (Locations to be Determined)

Large resident populations, delayed EMS access within private developments

Manufactured Housing / Mobile Home Communities (Locations to be Determined)

Higher-density residential areas, aging populations, community gathering spaces

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) (Locations to be Determined)

Community centers, clubhouses, pools, and recreational facilities

Condominium Associations (Locations to be Determined)

Concentrated residential populations and shared amenities

Senior Living & Retirement Communities (Locations to be Determined)

Elevated cardiac risk population, community gathering areas

Residential Strategy:

Develop partnerships with residential communities to expand AED access near clubhouses, common areas, recreational amenities, and areas where larger numbers of residents gather.

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Phase 4 - School & Community Institution Partnerships Future Partnership Opportunity

Strategic Benefit

Saugatuck Public Schools (Michigan HEARTSafe School)

AED inventory coordination, PulsePoint registration verification, CPR/AED awareness

Faith-Based Organizations

Community gathering locations, public events, volunteer engagement

Community Centers

High public utilization, recreation programs, community events

Private Educational Facilities

Student, staff, and visitor safety

Nonprofit & Civic Organizations

Community outreach and emergency preparedness partnerships

Partnership Note:

Saugatuck Public Schools is a recognized Michigan HEARTSafe School and maintains AEDs throughout the school district. Future collaboration efforts will focus on AED inventory coordination, PulsePoint registration verification, CPR/AED education, and community preparedness initiatives.

Project Status Summary: 2 Approved Installation Projects | 7 Phase 1 Proposed Locations | 9 Phase 2 Recreation, Tourism, Waterfront & Regional Park Opportunities | 5 Phase 3 Residential Community Opportunities | 5 Phase 4 School & Community Institution Partnerships

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