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National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region Home Fire Campaign

The Home Fire Campaign helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes that don't have them, and by educating people about home fire safety.
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Do You Need a Smoke Alarm?

The Red Cross provides and installs free smoke alarms in local communities for residents who need them.

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Just One Day of Your Life Can Change Someone Else’s Forever

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Home fires claim seven lives every day, but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half.

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. 

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How You Can Get Involved

Help the Red Cross Sound the Alarm about home fire safety by volunteering and providing financial support.
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Volunteer to help families affected by home fires. *Not available in all locations.

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Donate to support Home Fire Relief and help save lives. 

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Don't Forget These 2 Simple Steps to Help Keep Your Family Safe

Prepare your family against home fires today.
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Practice a 2-minute fire escape drill
Learn How
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Test your smoke alarms monthly
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Thank You to all of the Volunteers, Partners and Donors Who Have Helped Us Sound the Alarm

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Engage your organization to help implement fire safety programs in your community.

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Prepare, respond and help families recover from home fires.

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