American Red Cross Sound the Alarm

The Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Kingston Fire Department are offering free smoke alarm installations for residents during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event.

Residents who need assistance can register at redcross.org/STAeny or contact the Red Cross at preparedness.eny@redcross.org or 518-694-5121 for a home fire safety visit. Volunteers and firefighters will also share information on the causes of home fires, how to prevent them, what to do if a fire starts and how to create an escape plan.

Those who want to give back can sign up at redcross.org/STAeny or call 518-694-5121 to volunteer. No prior experience is needed — training will be provided for installing smoke alarms and sharing fire safety information. Volunteers will meet at the Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, located at 467 Broadway.