Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for Florida HOAs, Condos and Resorts Should your Florida condo, HOA, or business have an AED on-site? Short answer: Yes — if the program is implemented correctly. ________________________________________ What Is an AED? An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable, battery-powered device that analyzes heart rhythms and delivers a lifesaving shock when someone is in sudden cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycard