CPR & AED

EMERGENCY GUIDE

Be Prepared. Save a Life. Hawaiʻi Stronger Together.

EMERGENCY LINKS

CPR & AED GUIDE

ADULT CPR GUIDE

CHILD CPR GUIDE

HOW TO USE AN AED

Hawaiʻi Good Samaritan Law

Don’t be afraid to help.

Hawaiʻi law provides certain protections from civil liability for people who, in good faith and without expectation of payment, provide emergency care to someone in need. Hawaiʻi law also provides certain protections for the good-faith use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) when attempting to resuscitate a person in immediate danger of loss of life.

These protections are subject to conditions and exceptions, including for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. This summary is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice.

Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes §663-1.5 — Exception to Liability

Important Medical & Information Disclaimer

Support Local Hawaii provides this CPR & AED Emergency Guide for general educational, preparedness, and community-awareness purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, certified CPR/AED training, emergency medical services, or instructions from a qualified emergency dispatcher or healthcare professional.

In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 whenever emergency communications are available and follow the instructions of emergency personnel. If an AED is available, follow the instructions provided by the device.

Support Local Hawaii does not represent or warrant that the information on this page is complete, error-free, appropriate for every emergency, or continuously current. Emergency medical recommendations, laws, available resources, communications systems, and AED information may change. Users should consult recognized medical, emergency-management, and government authorities for current guidance.

Nothing on this page constitutes medical or legal advice, nor does Support Local Hawaii’s publication of this information create a physician-patient, healthcare-provider, rescue, or other professional relationship.