Served 504 people, with a cumulative total of more than 16,231 people served since program inception.
Installed 434 smoke alarms, for a cumulative total of more than 17,625 installations since the program began.
Made 224 households safer, with a cumulative total of over 7,375 households served since the initiative was started.
Home fires claim seven lives every day, but you can help change that. Pledge to keep your family safe and schedule a free smoke alarm installation during a local Sound the Alarm event. Give back to your community by volunteering at a Sound the Alarm event with no prior experience needed. Questions? Call the Sound the Alarm hotline: 833-465-1247
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That’s why the American Red Cross is rallying volunteers to install free smoke alarms nationwide, as part of our Sound the Alarm events.
This year we’ll install free smoke alarms, create escape plans and share fire safety information.
Join us for a rewarding day at a Sound the Alarm event near you. Make an even greater impact and donate to help families prepare for, respond to and recover from home fires.
This story was filmed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic
Volunteer to help families affected by home fires. *Not available in all locations.
Donate to support Home Fire Relief and help save lives.
Prepare, respond and help families recover from home fires.