The American Red Cross of Southern California is partnering with the Wrightwood Fire Department and community partners to install free smoke alarms and provide Wrightwood residents with important fire safety education.
The Sound the Alarm event is taking place in Wrightwood on Saturday, Nov. 16. If you are a resident of Wrightwood and would like to have free smoke alarms installed in your home or receive a free wildfire safety visit, sign up online by visiting soundthealarm.org/socal.
Home smoke detectors are essential for protecting lives and property, providing an early warning system that can save lives and reduce the damage caused by fires. Smoke detectors are designed to sense smoke particles in the air, triggering an alarm to alert residents before flames or high heat become deadly. This gives people more time to escape and call for emergency help.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, the risk of dying in a house fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke detectors. Early detection is critical, especially at night when people are most vulnerable, including families with young children, elderly individuals, and people with mobility issues, who are at a higher risk in the event of a fire. Smoke alarms provide a valuable layer of protection for those who may need extra time to escape.
Fire safety experts strongly recommend installing smoke detectors in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every floor of your home.
For more information about the Sound the Alarm free smoke detector installations, home fire safety, or free wildfire safety information, visit soundthealarm.org/socal.
