Red Cross, FDNY install 134 free smoke alarms in Bed-Stuy
BED-STUY — On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, teams of volunteers from the American Red Cross in Greater New York and the FDNY installed 134 free smoke alarms in the homes of Brooklyn residents at a “Sound the Alarm” event from the Home Fire Campaign. These smoke alarms were installed in 45 homes, and volunteers also educated 127 people about fire safety and preparedness.
This event was part of a collaborative effort between the American Red Cross in Greater New York, the Fire Department of New York and the FDNY Foundation to help reduce the risk of death from home fires in neighborhoods throughout New York City. Nationwide, home fires claim seven lives every day, but having a working smoke alarm can reduce this risk of death by half.
The Red Cross continues to seek volunteers to help support the Home Fire Campaign throughout New York City. Interested volunteers should be people who are comfortable in diverse environments with one to two days availability per month. The current volunteer needs are greatest for drivers (must be comfortable driving vehicles in New York City traffic) and installers (should be comfortable using a power drill and able to climb ladders).
