The City of Yonkers is partnering with the American Red Cross to launch the “Sound the Alarm” campaign, providing free smoke alarm installations to residents across the city. The initiative aims to improve home fire safety and help save lives by ensuring every household has working smoke alarms.
“Keeping Yonkers families safe is always our top priority,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “This partnership with the American Red Cross allows us to take a proactive approach to fire prevention. A working smoke alarm can mean the difference between life and death, and we encourage all residents in need to take advantage of this free, lifesaving service.”
Through this effort, trained volunteers will visit homes with members of Yonkers’ Office of Emergency Management to install smoke alarms at no cost and share critical fire safety information with residents.
“This is about getting ahead of an emergency before it ever happens,” said Michael Mosiello, Director of the City of Yonkers Office of Emergency Management. “By working alongside the American Red Cross, our team can go door-to-door installing smoke alarms and making sure families have the tools and information they need to stay safe. It’s a simple step that saves lives, and we’re proud to be part of that effort.”
“Having a working smoke alarm is important, and the Red Cross is proud to partner with the City of Yonkers to help make sure our neighbors are protected from home fires,” said Stephanie Dunn Ashley, Chapter CEO for the American Red Cross in Metro New York North. “Working together, we will be able to install hundreds of free smoke alarms in homes throughout the community — reducing the risk of fatality by half. I encourage anyone who needs a smoke alarm to sign up for an appointment, and if you want to help fulfill this lifesaving mission in your own neighborhood, please put on a red vest and volunteer with us.”
Just this weekend, volunteers and community partners installed more than 220 free smoke alarms in more than 80 homes throughout Yonkers.
The campaign builds on the Red Cross’s ongoing efforts to reduce fire-related injuries and fatalities across Westchester County.
Residents who need a smoke alarm or would like to volunteer can sign up through the [Yonkersny.gov/SmokeAlarm]American Red Cross.
