The city of Peoria, in partnership with the American Red Cross, held a press conference at Central Fire Station, 505 NE Monroe today to announce the “Sound the Alarm” campaign. This campaign, established by the American Red Cross, promotes the importance of having properly working smoke alarms in the home. The goal of the campaign is to install free smoke alarms nationwide. Speakers at today’s event included Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger, Division Chief of Fire Prevention, Nathaniel Rice, Lynda Hruska, Regional Executive Director of American Red Cross, and Tim Gronewold, Chairman of the Board for American Red Cross.
Residents may sign up for a free, ten-year, built-in battery smoke alarm. To register your household for a free smoke alarm and installation, please visit http://tinyurl.com/PeoriaSmokeAlarm24
The Peoria Fire Department is a proud partner in this effort. Division Chief of Fire Prevention, Nathaniel Rice, stated, “I’ve seen firsthand the difference a simple fire alarm can make. It’s not just a device; it’s a lifeline. It’s the first line of defense in saving lives and preventing disasters.”
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that working smoke alarms decrease the chance of dying in a fire by fifty-five percent. The Peoria Fire Department, along with the American Red Cross, encourages all community members to have properly installed smoke alarms.
For more information, visit the Sound the Alarm website.