Volunteers, community partners and members of the American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties and the Oceanside Fire Department installed 826 free smoke alarms for families during a home fire safety event in Oceanside.
“We are grateful to everyone who supported our ‘Sound the Alarm’ event to help keep hundreds of our neighbors safe from home fires,” said Melissa Altman, community disaster program manager for the Red Cross Southern California Region. “Home fires are a constant threat in our community, accounting for most of our disaster responses. Our efforts will make a lasting difference in helping save lives.”
Volunteers and community partners, including San Diego Gas & Electric, MCAS Miramar Single Marine Program, Team Rubicon, National Charity League and more, participated in the Oceanside Sound the Alarm event last weekend. They served 528 people who live in 309 homes.
“The Oceanside Fire Department sincerely appreciates its partnership with the American Red Cross and is extremely grateful to the volunteers who contributed to the success of this event,” said Randy Hill, assistant fire marshal for the department. “Working smoke alarms serve as the first line of defense in any home, and we appreciate the hard work the American Red Cross invested in organizing this fantastic event.”
The national Red Cross Home Fire Campaign has helped save 2,320 lives since launching in 2014. Locally, the Red Cross and local partners have installed more than 47,400 free smoke alarms in San Diego and Imperial counties.
Residents in San Diego County can visit SoundTheAlarm.org/SoCal and schedule appointments for free smoke alarm installation, which includes a 20-minute home visit.
