LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2025 – The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region with partner support is offering free smoke alarm installations for East LA residents in need during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event this Saturday, March 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Home fires are the nation’s most frequent disaster, and we want to ensure everyone knows how to protect themselves and their loved ones from these everyday crises,” said Joanne Nowlin, CEO of the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region. “We are grateful for the support of our volunteers and partners to help save lives.”

SOUND THE ALARM, FREE HOME FIRE SERVICES The Red Cross Sound the Alarm campaign has been ongoing since 2014 and has saved at least 2,284 lives nationwide from the threat of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in the U.S. Through the campaign, the Red Cross provides resources for communities across the country to learn more about fire safety through an on-site tutorial and installation of working smoke alarms.

This weekend, Red Cross LA will continue the life-saving program with the support of community partners to deliver its standard services, including the Sound the Alarm event on March 15 to install free smoke alarms.

Sound the Alarm. Save a Life.

Saturday, March
15, 2025

East Los Angeles, City Terrace Park

1126 N Hazard Ave

Los Angeles, CA

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

REQUEST A HOME FIRE SAFETY VIST Visit redcross.org/LAhomefire to schedule an appointment. During 20-minute appointments, volunteers will share information on the causes of home fires, how to prevent them, what to do if a fire starts and how to create an escape plan.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Join us for a rewarding day at the Sound the Alarm event on March 15 in East LA. Visit redcross.org/LAhomefire to register. No prior experience is needed – training will be provided.

This work is made possible thanks to generous financial donations from regional partners: Farmers Insurance, SoCalGas Company, City National Bank, LA Health Care, Valero, Phillips 66.

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/la or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.