The Red Cross said it has installed around 9,500 smoke detectors in Providence alone through this campaign. Mayor Brett Smiley took part in Thursday’s event.

In terms of with vs. without smoke alarms, there is a 60% difference in survival rate,” Greeley Fire Department Community ...

“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about 2 minutes to safely get out,” said Josh Murray, Red Cross of Nebraska spokesperson.

He also says to check the batteries in your smoke detectors daily and never remove the batteries from your detectors. Sound the alarm is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m ...