Photo by Andy Clayton-King for the American Red Cross. All smoke alarms, installations and educational materials are provided to residents, free-of-charge, by the American Red Cross and their corporate and community partners. They also help residents design an escape plan which shows the best ways to exit the home in the event of a fire. During a home visit some team members install the alarms while others inform the residents about how to prevent fires in the home. use your finger to draw an X on their back to let them know you are there to. Volunteers canvas neighborhoods across the country to provide free smoke alarms and installation for any home that needs them. Carry a personal alarm that emits a loud noise to draw attention to your. 'Sound the Alarm' is a national campaign to raise awareness about the deadly dangers of home fires. Paul, Minnesota home during a “Sound the Alarm” event. Pictured: American Red Cross volunteer, Christipher Fleming American Red Cross volunteer Christipher Fleming test the new smoke alarm he has just installed in a St. Smoke alarm installation during the Sound the Alarm event.

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