Residents who wish to participate in the free program can visit /li to sign up for their free smoke detectors and to schedule an appointment with an installer. Having working smoke alarms in the home can cut the risk of death by half.

In the US, an average of 7 people die every day from a home fire, more than 30 people suffer injuries from home fires every day, and more than $7 billion in property damage occurs from home fires every year. I urge anyone who needs a smoke detector to sign up today.'Īccording to the Red Cross, home fires are the nation's most frequent disaster. Smoke detectors are a key tool to help families escape a home fire safely, and thanks to my partnership with the Red Cross, any family in our community can get smoke detectors installed in their home free of charge. Kaplan said 'home fires happen more frequently than we'd care to think about, but there's a lot we can do to protect our families in the event of an emergency. With installations now resuming, residents are encouraged to sign up to take advantage of this vital free resource. Senator Kaplan previously brought the Red Cross initiative, known as Sound the Alarm, to the community, but installations were paused due to the pandemic. Kaplan (D-Port Washington) announced a partnership with The American Red Cross of Greater New York to help save lives by ensuring all families have access to free smoke detectors for their homes. Click here to download hi-res image.ĬARLE PLACE, NY (October 26, 2022) - Today, New York State Senator Anna M. Smoke alarms plus installation are free to residents who need themPHOTO CAPTION: Senator Kaplan installs a smoke alarm in the home of a local resident as part of the 'Sound the Alarm' Initiative. Senator Anna Kaplan and the American Red Cross Partner to Offer Free Smoke Detectors to Local Families

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