Red Cross to Install Free Smoke Alarms at Local Mobile Home Park

On Saturday, February 22, the American Red Cross of the Pacific Coast will host its Sound the Alarm event at Rancho Santa Mobile Home Park at 333 Old Mill Road from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event is aimed to install working smoke alarms in homes to reduce the number of deaths and injuries in home fires.  

Since the Home Fire Campaign began in 2014, the Red Cross has installed smoke alarms that have saved 699 lives across the country. Having these crucial working smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying in a home fire in half.  

“We know that when we can make homes safer by installing working smoke alarms and educating families, we can help save lives,” Tony Briggs, regional chief executive officer for the local Red Cross said. “In 2019, our volunteers assisted more than 40 families who were affected by home fires in Santa Barbara County. We know there is a need and are ready to bring the community together to make a difference.” 

This event requires no previous experience with the Red Cross to volunteer. All volunteers must be 16 years or older to participate. Volunteers will meet at the clubhouse of the Rancho Santa Barbara Mobile Home Park where they will be trained on how to install the smoke alarms and how to educate residents about home fire safety. 

The more volunteers, the greater the impact we can make in the community! Those wanting to volunteer are encouraged to invite parents, siblings, coworkers, and friends to come participate. To RSVP to the event, go to soundthealarm.org, scroll to “find and event” and enter your zip code to select Sound the Alarm – Santa Barbara Feb 22 to sign up.