Red Cross installing free smoke alarms across Pennsylvania; Get Involved in March during Red Cross Month

(File Photo of the American Red Cross Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) More people have died in home fires in Pennsylvania last year than in any other state. During Red Cross Month this March, the American Red Cross is calling attention to the home fire crisis and the simple steps that save lives.According to a recent release from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, here is some more information about how you can get involved:

  • SOUNDING THE ALARM Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half. Through the Sound the Alarm program, the Red Cross installs free smoke alarms in homes across Pennsylvania. Trained volunteers show up, install the alarms, and walk families through an escape plan. Since the program launched, the Red Cross has installed more than 167,000 free smoke alarms across Pennsylvania. To request a free smoke alarm installation, become a volunteer or donate, visit SoundTheAlarm.org/GreaterPA.
  • This March, during Red Cross Month, the Red Cross honors how people today deliver support when help can’t wait. Every contribution matters — visit redcross.org to get involved by volunteering, making a financial donation, giving blood or taking a class in lifesaving skills.
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  • Frequently Asked Questions
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  • Q: Where can people find volunteer opportunities?
  • A: People can find volunteer opportunities that meet their needs at redcross.org.
  • Q: What is Red Cross Month?
  • A: Red Cross Month is a nationwide celebration in March to honor the people who deliver support when help can’t wait. It began as a national call to action during WWII for individuals to address growing humanitarian needs. Now, it’s a community tradition encouraging people to get involved at redcross.org. This year’s campaign includes:
  • The Red Cross is offering free A1C screening in March to test for prediabetes and diabetes on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations, as part of its efforts to support the health of communities. No fasting is required; it’s always important to eat a nutritious meal before giving blood. In addition, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31 will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/March for details.
  • Financial donations made on March 25 for Disaster Relief will be part of this year’s Red Cross Giving Day, which aims to bring together 30,000 supporters to help ensure families don’t face disasters alone.
  • Q: What is Red Cross Giving Day?
  • A: Red Cross Month culminates with Red Cross Giving Day, which will be held this year on March 25. It’s an opportunity for people to come together on one day to help families recover from a home fire or other disaster across the country. Donations can be made at redcross.org/GivingDay.