Media contact: Cass Bonfiglio
American Red Cross of Northern Nevada
Cass.bonfiglio@redcross.org | 704-577-1808 

FALLON, Nev. (April 10, 2024) — Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada will visit Fallon neighborhoods on Saturday, April 13, to offer fire prevention information and register residents for free smoke alarms provided by the Red Cross.

“One of the simplest ways to safeguard your home and family is to ensure you have working smoke alarms,” said Tiandra Rushing, Fallon resident and Executive Director of the Northern Nevada Chapter. “We will be in Fallon neighborhoods, offering vital information to protect homes from fires.”

Empowering communities with fire safety
In response to the ongoing threat of home fires, the Red Cross of Northern Nevada continues working with community partners to provide free smoke alarms and fire safety education. “We're equipping families with the knowledge they need to evacuate safely in case of a home fire,” Rushing said.

Residents interested in fire prevention assistance can schedule an appointment for free smoke alarm installation at SoundTheAlarm.org/Nevada or call 775-954-1185. Please provide your name, address, zip code and phone number. During the visit, Red Cross volunteers will share information on home fires, fire prevention strategies, actions to take during a fire and help create evacuation plans for all occupants, including pets.

Four Fire Facts:

• On average, seven people in the U.S. die every day in home fires.
• You have about two minutes to escape a burning home.
  
• Three out of every five home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms.
  
• Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by half.
  

Support your neighbors
Volunteers are always needed to help install smoke alarms and share fire safety information with families. No prior experience is needed – training is provided. Those interested can register at SoundTheAlarm.org/Nevada. Financial donations are also accepted to help members of the community prepare for, respond to and recover from home fires. Go to redcross.org/donate to give.

Home fire campaign saves lives
Since 2014, the Red Cross has worked with community partners to save over 2,000 lives nationwide by educating families about fire safety, helping them create escape plans and installing free smoke alarms. To learn more about the campaign and how to get involved, visit redcross.org/homefires.

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.