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JOIN THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO SOUND THE ALARM. SAVE A LIFE.

(PARA ESPAÑOL, VISITE ACTIVATUALARMA.ORG)  


JUST ONE DAY OF YOUR LIFE CAN CHANGE SOMEONE ELSE’S FOREVER

HOME FIRES CLAIM SEVEN LIVES EVERY DAY, BUT HAVING WORKING SMOKE ALARMS CAN CUT
THE RISK OF DEATH BY HALF.

That’s why the American Red Cross is rallying volunteers to install free smoke
alarms nationwide, as part of our Sound the Alarm events.

This year we’ll install free smoke alarms, create escape plans and share fire
safety information.

Join us for a rewarding day at a Sound the Alarm event near you. Make an even
greater impact and donate to help families prepare for, respond to and recover
from home fires. 


Play Video

Rob and Tricia’s Volunteer Story: ‘If We All Come Together, We Can All Help’

Rob and Tricia lost their parents and brother a few years ago to fire in their
family’s home, where there weren’t working smoke alarms. After the tragedy, they
began volunteering with Sound the Alarm to help other families stay safe.

“If we all come together, we can all help,” Rob says.

Visit SoundTheAlarm.org to learn how you can join volunteers like Rob and Tricia
for a rewarding day of giving back in your community.


This video was filmed before COVID-19.

Get Involved


HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

Help the Red Cross Sound the Alarm about home fire safety through education,
volunteering and providing financial support.
Help Your Family Prepare for Home Fire

Sign up for a home fire safety visit, including a FREE smoke alarm installation
for your household, from your local Red Cross.

AVAILABILITY DEPENDS ON YOUR LOCATION. MORE ACTIVITIES ARE BEING ADDED ALL THE
TIME, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON IF WE DON'T HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TODAY. 

Sign up with your local red cross
Please enter a valid 5 digit zip code


CLICK HERE FOR YOUR LOCAL INFORMATION:



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Become a Volunteer

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer at a smoke alarm installation event near you. 

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Donate Now

DONATE

Donate to support Home Fire Relief and help save lives. 

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WHEN WILL SOUND THE ALARM EVENTS TAKE PLACE IN YOUR RED CROSS REGION?

If you don't see your region listed, Sound the Alarm events for this year have
already taken place.

Not sure which region you live in? Visit My Local Red Cross to find out! 






JANUARY

Alabama and Mississippi Region
Arizona and New Mexico Region
North Florida Region

Central Florida and the US Virgin Islands

 * Central Florida 
 * US Virgin Islands
    



FEBRUARY

Alabama and Mississippi Region
Central Florida and the US Virgin Islands Region

 * Central Florida 
 * US Virgin Islands

Kansas and Oklahoma Region

 * Kansas
   
 * Oklahoma


North Florida Region


Southern California Region


MARCH

Central and South Texas Region
Central California Region
Greater New York Region
Illinois Region

Kansas and Oklahoma Region
Los Angeles Region
North Carolina Region
Pacific Islands Region

South Carolina Region
South Florida Region
Southern California Region
Virginia Region
Western New York Region

APRIL

California Gold Country Region
Cascades Region
Central & Southern Ohio Region
Central California Region
Connecticut and Rhode Island Region

 * Connecticut
 * Rhode Island


Eastern New York Region
Greater New York Region
Greater Pennsylvania Region

Indiana Region
Los Angeles Region
Massachusetts Region
Michigan Region
Minnesota and Dakotas Region
National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region
Nebraska and Iowa Region
New Jersey Region
Northern California Coastal Region
Northern New England Region

Northern Ohio Region
Northwest Region
Puerto Rico Region
Southeastern Pennsylvania Region
Texas Gulf Coast Region
Utah and Nevada Region


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Western New York Region
Wisconsin Region

MAY

Alaska Region
California Gold Country Region
Central & Southern Ohio Region
Central Appalachia Region
Connecticut and Rhode Island Region

 * Connecticut
 * Rhode Island

Eastern New York Region
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Michigan Region
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Northern New England Region
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Wisconsin Region


Prepare Your Family


IN A HOME FIRE, CAN YOUR FAMILY SAFELY ESCAPE IN JUST 2 MINUTES?

Is your own household prepared for a home fire? Just 2 simple steps can help
prepare your family to escape from a home fire.


1. PRACTICE A 2-MINUTE FIRE DRILL 

Use our worksheet to draw your home’s floor plan and plot your escape routes. 

 * Practice your 2-minute drill (from home to a safe meeting place) at least
   twice a year.
 * Everyone in your household should know two ways to escape from each room in
   your home. 
 * In a real fire, remember to get out, stay out and call 911. Never go back
   inside for people, pets or things. 

Download Your Escape Plan Worksheet

2.TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARMS MONTHLY

Test your smoke alarms monthly by pressing the test button. 

 * You should hear three beeps, letting you know the alarm is working. 
 * Don't hear the beeps? Then it's time to change the batteries, if your model
   requires them.
 * If your smoke alarm is 10 years old, it's time to get a new alarm because the
   sensor becomes less sensitive over time. 

Learn More About Smoke Alarms




ABOUT THE HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN

About the Home Fire Campaign

Every day, seven people die in home fires, most often in homes without working
smoke alarms. That’s why the American Red Cross launched our Home Fire Campaign
in 2014 to save lives.

Sound the Alarm is a critical part of the campaign. Through our home visits,
we’ve installed more than 2.5 million free smoke alarms and made more than 1
million households safer across the country.

Learn More About the Home Fire Campaign



1,994 lives saved




2,699,945 smoke alarms installed



1,137,968 households made safer



2,970,829 people served through home visits



Thank You to Our 2024 National Partner




WHY IS HOME FIRE PREPAREDNESS SO IMPORTANT?

Chloe Melas shares her family's home fire story - and why she thinks everyone
should learn how to escape from a home fire.
Play Video

Chloe Melas’s Home Fire Story: ‘You Can Replace Things, You Cannot Replace
People’

Home fires can happen anywhere, anytime — and to anyone. CNN’s Chloe Melas
shares her family’s story of experiencing a home fire last year, and why she
urges you to practice your two-minute fire escape drill and test your smoke
alarms every month. To learn how to keep your family safe, visit
http://SoundTheAlarm.org.


FAQs


SOUND THE ALARM FAQS

How do I find the address/times?

You can find information about all upcoming smoke alarm installation events in
your local area by visiting our volunteer event search tool and entering your
zip code. 

How should I prepare for my event?

We want to make sure that you’re prepared to make our communities safer – and
that you have a great volunteer experience.


That's why we developed short, streamlined training videos to help you get ready
for your Sound the Alarm experience:

 * Overview of our Home Fire Campaign and Sound the Alarm events
 * How to conduct an in-home visit with safety, quality and effectiveness
 * Role-specific guides for the:
   * Smoke Alarm Installer
   * Educator
   * Documenter

 

The in-home visit team training essentials videos are grouped together in a
playlist for easy viewing.

What should I wear?

Dress comfortably – you will be on your feet walking outdoors most of the day.
Be sure to listen to the weather forecast because our event will happen rain or
shine!

What should I expect on the day of the event?

Your Sound the Alarm event will be a fun day of preparing families against home
fires and making your community safer. Together, we will canvass neighborhoods,
knock on doors, check smoke alarms in homes and replace if necessary, educate
families about home fire safety, build evacuation plans with them and document
our services.

When you arrive at the event location, follow the signs to check in. When
everyone has arrived, there may be a short rally which gives us an opportunity
to provide simple training and tips, as well as to celebrate you for generously
volunteering your time! 

You'll meet your installation team members (if you don't already know them) and
receive supplies such as smoke alarms, a drill, educational materials, and a map
of your route for the day. Then it's time to head out!

Most of your day will be spent visiting homes, installing smoke alarms, and
providing home fire safety education to residents. You may be given scheduled
appointments at particular homes on your route, or you may be knocking on doors
to offer to install free smoke alarms, or a combination of both. In either case,
you will be providing a valuable service to your community and helping to save
lives. 

May I bring other people with me?

Absolutely! We prefer everyone to register ahead of time so we are prepared to
provide an excellent volunteer experience. If you don’t have time to register
ahead, that’s okay, we will have forms available onsite.

Youth under 18 may volunteer at Sound the Alarm events but we do require
parental consent. Please print out and have your parent/guardian fill out the
Parental Consent form. Bring it with you to the registration table on the day of
the event. Youth can serve in the documenter and educator positions on
installation teams. 

What information will I receive after I register?

After you register for Sound the Alarm, you will receive event location
information, training videos and contact information for your local Red Cross.
Please note that some information may not be available until the final week
prior to the event. If you need additional information at this time, please
connect with your local chapter. 

What if there is bad weather?

Sound the Alarm events will take place as scheduled, even if there is bad
weather. Please check the weather report before your event so you can be
prepared. If you must cancel, please let us know. 

How do I cancel?

We are sorry you are unable to attend. Please let your local chapter know or
email SoundtheAlarmVols@redcross.org. 

Who can I contact with other questions?

Connect with your local Red Cross for additional information about your event,
our home fire campaign or other volunteer opportunities. Search for your local
chapter or reference contact information within your email confirmation. 

LEARN MORE AND GET INVOLVED

 * ActivaTuAlarma.org

 * About the Home Fire Campaign

 * Start a Charity Stream Fundraiser

 * Volunteer

Fire Safety & Preparedness Resources - Now in ASL

The Red Cross now offers videos and resources to help meet the fire safety needs
of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.

Explore ASL Resources »


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