When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

Last week, volunteers installed smoke alarms provided to residents of Oxnard by the American Red Cross and the Oxnard Fire Department. Calling the program “Sound the Alarm,” the new devices came with ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Having a smoke alarm can be the difference between life and death in the event of a fire. Statistics show Pennsylvania usually leads the country in deadly house fires.

Officials credit the program which offers free installation of smoke alarms for saving 2,100 lives in the U.S. since 2014. The Red Cross kicks off its annual “Sound the Alarm” initiative Saturday. The ...

The Kidde Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Ring, a 2026 Home Reno Award winner, is the best of its kind to pass through the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab. Like other smart smoke alarms, the ...

SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The American Red Cross is sounding th e alarm to save a life. The North Louisiana Chapter joined the initiative of community members and Barksdale Air Force Base ...

Smoke alarms save lives. Yet, so many homes don't have them, or they're not properly installed. Fox 17 is partnering with local organizations like the American Red Cross and E.S.C.A.P.E. for the "Keep ...

EASTON, Pa. -- The American Red Cross says on average, you have about two minutes to get out of your home in the event of a fire, and working smoke alarms can increase your odds of surviving by 50%.

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

The latest videos from WAVY.comSeveral closures to lanes during the day will impact drivers throughout Hampton Roads, including mobile lane closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday on I-664 southbound ...

Video clip purportedly from Wang Fuk Court shows man trying to sound alarm using glass-panel fire alarm call point but ...