“A working smoke alarm can be the difference between survival and tragedy when a home fire strikes,” said Peter Brown, executive director, American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter. “That’s why the Red Cross is teaming up with our community partners to help ensure neighbors have these lifesaving devices.”

Each Sound the Alarm event kicks off with remarks and volunteer training at the meeting location, followed by smoke alarm installations at area homes where volunteer teams will also discuss home fire safety with families.

IF YOU NEED A SMOKE ALARM Residents are encouraged to schedule an appointment for smoke alarm installations by calling 484-403-4734 or visiting SoundTheAlarm.org/greaterpa. Volunteers will go door-to-door to offer home fire safety visits during each Sound the Alarm event for neighbors who did not make appointments.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Sound the Alarm is a rewarding way to give back and directly help local families. Sign up to volunteer by using the links below or visiting SoundTheAlarm.org/greaterpa. No prior experience is needed — training will be provided for installing smoke alarms and sharing fire safety information. Volunteers under 18 require parental consent.

DONATIONS HELP PROVIDE FREE SERVICES Can’t join an event? Because of generous donations, all services are free and available for people in need. Donate at redcross.org/greaterpa to help people prepare for, respond to and recover from home fires.

This work is made possible thanks to generous financial donations from our regional partners: Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Erie Insurance Group, EQT, FedEx Ground, MSA, National Fuel Gas, Seneca Resources, UGI Utilities, Inc., UPMC and UPMC Health Plan.

 

Reading Sound the Alarm

Saturday, April 27, 2024

9 a.m. (kickoff); smoke alarm installations at area homes to follow until 3 p.m.

Kickoff location: Reading Fire Department Engine 7 (950 McKnight St., Reading, PA 19601)

Partners: Reading Fire Department, Centro Hispano

Request an appointment: 484-403-4734

Register to volunteer: https://rdcrss.org/3xmxx0B

 

Girardville Sound the Alarm during Capt. Jason B. Jones Memorial Day of Caring

Friday, May 10, 2024

9 a.m. (kickoff); smoke alarm installations at area homes to follow until 2 p.m.

Kickoff location: Rangers Hose Company (6 E. Ogden St., Girardville, PA 17935)

Partners: Rangers Hose Company, Schuylkill United Way

Request an appointment: 484-403-4734

Register to volunteer: https://rdcrss.org/3J5GvlJ

 

FOR MEDIA Opportunities for photos and b-roll of kickoff remarks, volunteer training, volunteers installing smoke alarms and meeting with local families; interviews available with speakers following the kickoff and willing volunteers.

 

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.