What are the chances of someone dying from…
![Cardiac arrest at home - 1 per 1,000 people each year in the US.](https://heartsafehomes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Cardiac-Arrest-1024x618.png)
![Lightening Strike - 1 per 10,000,000 people each year in the US. Tornado - 1 per 5,000,000 people each year in the US. Fire - 1 per 100,000 people each year in the US](https://heartsafehomes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Danger-graphic-1024x694.png)
Sudden cardiac arrest is NOT a heart attack; it is an electrical malfunction that causes the heart to stop beating effectively.
The heart cannot supply blood to the body and brain.
Unlike a heart attack, there are often no warning signs or symptoms.
The victim suddenly passes out and is unable to call for help.
![74%](https://heartsafehomes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/74_percent-220x224-copy@2x-2.png)
of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home.
Take Action
Make a plan with your household and practice regularly.
![Who will call 911?](https://heartsafehomes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/911-v4.png)
![Who will start CPR?](https://heartsafehomes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CPR-v3.png)
![Who will open the door?](https://heartsafehomes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Open-door-v3.png)
Call 911
Use a cell phone. Put the phone on speaker while talking with the 911 dispatcher and starting CPR.
Start CPR
Double or triple the chance of survival by performing hands-only CPR immediately.
Open Door
Make sure your entrance is unlocked, giving first responders easy access to your residence.
![](https://heartsafehomes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hands@2x.png)
Push hard and fast in center of chest until help arrives.
![](https://heartsafehomes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/heart_house-220x224@2x.png)
Together we can improve out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest survival rates.
We invite all community members to learn more.