This blog was written by Jerrica Williams
The American Red Cross of Tennessee, in partnership with local fire departments and community partners, is seeking volunteers to help install free smoke alarms for families during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event across Tennessee. Together, Red Cross volunteers and local partners will work to make homes safer by providing fire safety education and installing smoke alarms at no cost to residents.
“Sound the Alarm is rewarding way to give back and directly help local families,” said Joel Sullivan, Regional Chief Executive Officer for the American Red Cross of Tennessee. “It’s a day of coming together to support one another, especially those most vulnerable to home fires. A working smoking alarm can be the difference between survival and tragedy — and as a community, we can help our neighbors stay safe by ensuring they have these lifesaving devices.”
Those interested in volunteering at a Red Cross Sound the Alarm event this October can sign up now at SoundtheAlarm.org/Tennessee by entering their ZIP code to find a nearby event. No experience is necessary. Volunteers will receive on-site training before joining Red Cross teams to install free smoke alarms in local homes and share lifesaving fire safety information with residents.
DONATIONS HELP PROVIDE FREE SERVICES
Because of generous donations; all services are free and available for people in need. Can’t join the event? Donate to the Red Cross at SoundTheAlarm.org to help people prepare for, respond to and recover from home fires — which account for most of the U.S. disasters that the Red Cross responds to every eight minutes.
IF YOU NEED A SMOKE ALARM
Residents who need assistance can visit SoundtheAlarm.org/Tennessee to schedule an appointment for a free smoke alarm installation. During the 20-minute home visits, Red Cross volunteers will also share information on the causes of home fires, how to prevent them, what to do if a fire starts and how to create an escape plan.
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. The American Red Cross Tennessee Region serves all 95 counties in Tennessee, Crittenden County in Arkansas and Desoto and Tunica counties in Mississippi. The Tennessee Region – part of a nationwide network of locally supported chapters – is comprised of the following eight Red Cross chapters: East Tennessee, Heart of Tennessee, Mid-South, Mid-West Tennessee, Nashville Area, Southeast Tennessee, Northeast Tennessee and Tennessee River. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
About the Author
Jerrica Williams is the Regional Communications Director for the American Red Cross of Tennessee.
