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Sound the Alarm. Save a Life.

Spring 2019 events coming soon - check back March 1 for more information

This spring the American Red Cross needs your help to install 100,000 free smoke alarms and raise funds for lifesaving services in more than 100 cities in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands during Sound the Alarm home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events.

One day of your life can change someone else's forever. Join us in your community, April 27 - May 12, 2019.

Every day, seven people die in home fires and the Red Cross wants to do everything we can to prevent these needless tragedies -  that’s why we launched our Home Fire Campaign. Volunteer participants work alongside fire departments and other local groups, canvassing at-risk neighborhoods to install free smoke alarms, replace batteries in existing alarms, educate families about fire prevention and safety, and fundraise to help sponsor this life-saving mission.

In just four years, our home visits have accomplished so much, including the installation of more than 1 million smoke alarms and preparing more than 1 million people against home fires.

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520 lives saved

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1,596,193 smoke alarms installed

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661,867 households made safer

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1,314,592 youth reached through campaign

Thank you!

We are so grateful to all the volunteers and donors who made Sound the Alarm 2018 so successful. We reached our goals of installing 100,000 smoke alarms, with 28,000 volunteers and raised $15,000,000!
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May 12, 2018 - Charleston, South Carolina

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May 10, 2018 - St. Paul Minnesota

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May 12, 2018 - Brooklyn, New York 

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May 5, 2018 - Miami, Florida

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May 12, 2018 - Mission Viejo, California

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     Sound the Alarm FAQs

    How do I find the address/times?

    You may go to the Sound the Alarm Event Information by Date or State, search for the event by zip code through our search function on SoundtheAlarm.org or contact your location chapter. 

    What should I wear?

    Dress comfortably – you will be on your feet walking outdoors most of the day. Listen to the weather forecast!

    What should I expect day of?

    A fun day of preparing families against home fires and making your community safer. Together, we will canvass neighborhoods, knock on doors, check smoke alarms in homes and replace if necessary, education families about home fire safety, build evacuation plans with them and document our services. 

     

    Below are a few videos to learn more:

    May I bring other people with me?

    Absolutely! We prefer everyone to register ahead of time so we are prepared to provide an excellent volunteer experience. If you don’t have time to register ahead, that’s okay, we will have forms available onsite.

    Youth under 18 may participate but require a parental consent to participate in Sound the Alarm events. Please print out and have your parent/guardian fill out the Parental Consent form. Bring it with you to the Registration table on the day of the event. Opportunities available for youth are Documenter and Educator positions on Installation Teams. 

    How do I cancel?

    We are sorry you are unable to attend. Please let your local chapter know or email SoundtheAlarmVols@redcross.org. 

    Who can I contact with other questions?

    Connect with your local Red Cross for additional information about your event, our home fire campaign or other volunteer opportunities. Search for your local chapter or reference contact information within your email confirmation. 

    What if there is bad weather?

    Our events will still occur. Please be prepared for all types of weather. If you must cancel, please let us know. 

    Would someone please help me with my CrowdRise page?

    Yes, we are happy to help. Connect with your local chapter or send an email to STA.P2P@redcross.org. 

    What info should I have received?

    You should have received event location information, training videos and contact information for your local Red Cross. If you need additional information, connect with your local chapter. 

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