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Prepare Households Against Home Fires in Albany!
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Eastern New York Region
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
WHAT:
Help us Sound the Alarm about fire safety! Every day 7 people die in home fires. You can help change that:
This fall the American Red Cross will team up with fire departments, volunteers, and partners to install 100,000 free smoke alarms in more than 100 at-risk communities across the country. We'll also mark a major milestone - our 1 millionth smoke alarm installation since 2014!
You can participate by joining your local chapter in our own Sound The Alarm event on May 5th. Help us install 400 alarms in the city of Albany and together we can help save lives.
WHERE: Albany
WHEN: Saturday, May 5th, 2018 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
HOW: We need your support to make this event a success and install at least 250 alarms! Help us by installing smoke alarms, completing fire safety checklists and creating personalized fire escape plans with families. All training and supplies will be provided the day of along with breakfast and lunch!
For more information about the Home Fire Campaign, including how to request a visit from a team that can install free smoke alarms in your home, please visit redcross.org/eny/homefires.
Thank you for your dedication to the American Red Cross.
We hope to see you, your friends, family and colleagues on May 5th!
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About American Red Cross - Eastern New York Region
Location:
33 Everett Road, Albany, NY 12205, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Albany Fire Department, South End House289 South Pearl StreetAlbany, NY 12202
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Multi-Tasking
- Home Repair
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 8 Hours (breakfast, lunch & snacks provided!)
- All materials & training provided day of!