Relative to Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.

Senate Resolution 98 officially designates October 2024 as Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in California. This symbolic measure aims to raise public awareness about the importance of immediate bystander response, such as calling 911, performing hands-only CPR, and using automated external defibrillators. The resolution highlights the state's current low survival rates and encourages communities to adopt emergency preparedness practices in homes, schools, and workplaces. By promoting early detection of heart conditions and empowering citizens to act quickly, the bill seeks to improve survival outcomes for cardiac arrest victims across the state.