
Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working.
Over the past year, local Red Cross volunteers responded to help thousands of people affected by home fires, which account for most of the about 65,000 disasters that the Red Cross responds to annually across the country. When turning your clocks forward this weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed.
IF YOU NEED HELP If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one, the Red Cross may be able to help. Contact your local Red Cross for help.
HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN SAVES LIVES Since October 2014, the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, working with community partners, has saved at least 2,284 lives by educating families about fire safety, helping them create escape plans and installing free smoke alarms in high-risk areas across the country. To learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved, visit redcross.org/homefires.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS PARTER State Farm© has renewed its pledge of $1 million to the Red Cross in support of Sound the Alarm efforts to help build safer, stronger, better-educated communities. For decades, State Farm© has teamed up with the Red Cross in support of home safety, disaster preparedness and relief efforts. State Farm© is committed to helping even more individuals and families manage everyday risks like home fires by sponsoring Sound the Alarm for the second year.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
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