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Are You Ready to Sound the Alarm?

Every day, seven people die and another 36 are injured due to a home fire. Sadly, many of these cases could have been prevented with properly working smoke alarms. That is why the Red Cross is ready to Sound the Alarm in our Southern California communities.

Sound the Alarm is a national Red Cross campaign consisting of a series of home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events.

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Working in Vulnerable Communities To Build Resilient Neighborhoods

PrepareSoCal is focused on some of the Southlands most vulnerable communities to better prepare for and be resistant to disasters. PrepareSoCal is focused on some of the Southlands most vulnerable communities to better prepare for and be resistant to disasters.

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Why Should I Prepare?

If you can plan for a vacation, why not plan for your safety? Each year, the Red Cross responds to an average of more than 62,000 disasters, the vast majority of which are home fires.

Seven people die every day from a home fire.

Thirty-six people suffer injuries as a result of home fires every day.

Seven billion dollars in property damage occurs every year.

Are you ready to Sound the Alarm and help save lives?

Home fires occur every day in our communities causing destruction, injury and even taking lives. You can help get families better prepared. Home fires occur every day in our communities causing destruction, injury and even taking lives. You can help get families better prepared.

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