PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When there is a working smoke alarm in your home, the risk of dying in a house fire is reduced by 60%, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

McCollum said he saw a post on a community page from a woman asking neighbors what kind of smoke alarms to buy and where. He commented that the Red Cross could install some in her home for free.

The American Red Cross is installing free smoke alarms across the five boroughs. The organization launched a “Sound the Alarm” program with the city’s fire department and its private ...

CADILLAC— The Red Cross’ annual ‘Sound the Alarm’ project will soon be underway. The Red Cross will be in Michigan neighborhoods sharing information on the importance of smoke alarms. The ...

Call 612-440-9611 for information on how to get a free smoke alarm and schedule a fire education visit. The Red Cross has more information on creating fire safety plans online.

Saturday marked the Red Cross' Sound The Alarm initiative, a chance to get out into the city's Southwest Side and install smoke detectors for neighbors totally free-of-charge.