The Red Cross and its partners can test existing smoke alarms and install up to three free smoke alarms for those that need them.
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That’s why the American Red Cross is rallying volunteers to install 50,000 free smoke alarms nationwide, as part of our Sound the Alarm events.
This spring we’ll:
Join us for a rewarding day at a Sound the Alarm event near you and invite others to fundraise or simply donate to help save lives.
8,288 people served by the Home Fire Campaign
Helped make 3,223 households safer
Created 2,301 home fire safety checklists
Installed 6,790 smoke alarms
Helped create 2,580 escape plans
Replaced 368 smoke alarm batteries
Watch this true story of a Wisconsin resident who had smoke alarms sitting on his counter, always thinking, I’ll get new batteries tomorrow. Local news and Fire Chief Weiss shares what happened next. Please, don’t put off until tomorrow, what you can do today!
Engage your organization to help implement fire safety programs in your community.
Prepare, respond and help families recover from home fires.