Since the campaign was founded in 2014, more than 25,000 free smoke detectors have been given out locally. It will take all of us to help make our community safer, and we are grateful to Council Member Nowakowski and our generous partners for their continued support in helping to end home fires."
"Home fires claim the lives of seven people every day in the United States and having a working smoke alarm in your home can help cut that risk by half," said Nicholas Bond, regional chief executive, American Red Cross of Western New York. "That’s why our dedicated volunteers and community partners are working diligently to meet with homeowners throughout the community to encourage them to sign up for this free and lifesaving resource.
It’s all part of the "Sound the Alarm" program, a national campaign that educates people about fire safety. It is the goal of Newton County Fire Services to educate citizens on the importance of early warning and Fire Safety to help reduce injury and death during fires.You can get a free smoke alarm for your home this spring thanks to the American Red Cross of Western New York. If you or someone you know is in need of a smoke alarm, a battery replacement, or have any questions on fire safety please contact James Franklin at 67 or Newton County Fire Services at 77. “Any time we can work together to make our community safer is a benefit to the citizens of Newton County.” “I would like to thank The American Red Cross and all the volunteers who helped make this campaign a great success,” Franklin said. Newton County Fire Safety Specialist James Franklin organized the event, which impacted 174 residents. Two-hundred fire alarms were donated to the campaign by the American Red Cross. Newton County Fire Services employees, Red Cross workers and volunteers worked throughout the day to ensure the life-saving devices were available to whoever was in need. Newton County Fire Services partnered with The American Red Cross for a Smoke Detector Safety Blitz, installing 132 smoke detectors in 58 homes on Saturday, Oct.
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