Red Cross to help install free smoke alarms in Forsyth Missouri

Springfield, MO – On Monday, December 19, 2022, volunteers and members of the American Red Cross of Southern Missouriwill be partnering with the Forsyth Fire Department, installing free smoke alarms for local families vulnerable to home fires in Forsyth. 

WHAT:
Smoke Alarm Installation event will kick off with remarks and volunteer training, followed by smoke alarm installations at area homes near Sunken Forest Dr where volunteer teams will also discuss home fire safety with families.

WHERE:
Forsyth Fire Department, 15405 US Hwy 160 Forsyth, MO

WHEN:
December 19, 2022, 9:00am- 10:00am- briefing at the Forsyth Fire Department; smoke alarm installations in area homes near Sunken Forest Dr to follow until later that afternoon.

WHO:
Representatives from the American Red Cross will brief installation volunteers. Interviews  available with speakers following the kickoff.

VISUALS:
Opportunities for photos and b-roll of kickoff remarks, volunteer training and volunteers installing smoke alarms and meeting with local families.

SIGN UP TO GET A SMOKE ALARM INSTALLED
If you are in need of a smoke alarm, visit www.redcross.org/smokealarmMO to register