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Date Published: July 23, 2026
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located in many public places to help people respond quickly during sudden cardiac arrest. Knowing where to find an AED — and how to use it — can help you act with confidence in an emergency when every second counts.
AEDs are in many buildings where lots of people gather. They are usually placed where you can reach them easily in an emergency.
Many government buildings have AEDs available for employees and visitors. They are often located near public entrances or service counters, including:
Healthcare facilities are ready for emergencies and often have several AEDs in the building. They can be found in clinical spaces including:
Many places where people shop, exercise or go to events have AEDs on site as part of their emergency plans:
Schools, colleges and universities have AEDs to protect students, staff and visitors. They are often placed where large groups gather or where sports happen:
Transportation hubs often have AEDs because many travelers pass through them every day:
Many employers add AEDs to their workplace safety plans. Bigger buildings may have more than one AED:
Most AEDs are kept in wall cabinets with signs showing a heart and lightning bolt. Some cabinets are white, while others are bright red or green to make them easier to see. AEDs are usually placed where you can reach them quickly in an emergency:
Over 70% of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in the home. During cardiac arrest emergencies, every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival.
Many schools, businesses and public buildings now have AEDs available, but they are still used far less often than they could be. In many cases, bystanders do not realize an AED is nearby or hesitate because they are unsure how to use it.
That’s why knowing AED locations — combined with CPR/AED training — can help you take action during the moments that matter most.
The American Red Cross helps individuals, workplaces and communities prepare for cardiac emergencies through training, education and emergency response guidance.
Red Cross CPR/AED training teaches you how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, perform CPR and use an AED safely. These programs help you build confidence to respond while emergency medical services (EMS) are on the way.
The Red Cross also supports AED awareness through community education and workplace preparedness resources. These tools help schools, businesses and organizations understand purchasing AEDs, placement, maintenance and how to prepare people to act in an emergency.
Training Services is a division of the American Red Cross. Our mission is to advance lifesaving education so you are better to prepared. Our robust training curriculum includes CPR and AED, First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), Babysitting and Child Care, Lifeguarding, Water Safety and more.
