During these free home visits, Red Cross volunteers provide smoke alarm installation, fire safety resources and prevention guidance, and assistance in creating a home evacuation plan.

According to the Red Cross, having a functioning smoke alarm reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by 50%. They also mention that the Red Cross home fire campaign has contributed to saving ...

The program is part of the national Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, which the Red Cross said has helped to save at least 2,284 lives since launching in October 2014. The area of Erie targeted for ...