
“There are 1,243 documented lives saved through the program across the country.” “They sign up online or call our phone number to set those appointments up,” said Smith.

The volunteers will also provide educational instruction about the importance of creating an Escape Plan for you and your family should a fire start in your home.Īmerican Red Cross spokeswoman Christian Smith said anyone is eligible for the program. The American Red Cross initiative not only provides all Northeast Florida residents access to free smoke alarms but volunteers will also install them for free. It’s in addition to a city of Jacksonville program that also offers free smoke alarms to Duval County residents. The Sound the Alarm Save a Life event runs all year. – The American Red Cross is offering free smoke alarms to residents in 35 counties, including all of Northeast Florida, to help prevent fire deaths. We will review and post them as promptly as possible during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. The comments are moderated, so you may have to be a tiny bit patient in waiting to see them.

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