"Each day we lose lives because of not having smoke detectors available, not having smoke detectors installed." "It's a great, simple, easy, effective way of saving lives," said Patrick Sprengel of the L.A. Organizers stress that education and preparation are key to saving lives.
region has responded to almost 150 home fires. The number one disaster that American Red Cross responds to is house fires.
"But those are the small things that in important situations, they really matter." "We forget about the fact of something so simple as a smoke detector," said Inglewood city councilman Eloy Morales Jr. "Making sure people are prepared, making sure their equipment is up to date and they have fire alarms, just as a basic standard is paramount in making sure we're saving lives," said Sean Inoue, executive director for American Red Cross in Los Angeles.Īs part of a nationwide initiative called Sound the Alarm, volunteers from the Red Cross, the city of Inglewood and the Los Angeles County Fire Department joined up this month to install close to 250 smoke alarms throughout the city of Inglewood for free. In fact, according to the American Red Cross, having a one properly installed reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by 50%. (KABC) - A working smoke alarm can be the difference between life and death.
Volunteers will meet at the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region at 21 First St., Troy on the day of the event.According to the American Red Cross, having a one properly installed reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by 50%. They will be trained on how to install the smoke alarms and to provide fire safety information. The Red Cross also is seeking volunteers for the program. Residents can register at /STAeny or contact the Red Cross via email at call 51 to arrange an installation visit between 8 a.m. That’s why the Red Cross is teaming up with partners to help ensure Troy residents, especially those most vulnerable, have these lifesaving devices,” Kevin Coffey, CEO, American Red Cross Eastern New York Region, said in a statement. “A working smoke alarm can be the difference between survival and tragedy when a home fire strikes. The smoke alarms distributed by the American Red Cross will last for a decade, Adams said. I encourage families to register for this event, consider volunteering to help with alarm installations, and to practice a fire escape plan that gets you and your family outside of your home in less than two minutes,” Mayor Patrick Madden said in a statement. “New York leads the nation in fire deaths, which is why Troy is taking action and partnering with the American Red Cross to provide lifesaving alarms to families in need.
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