American Red Cross offers Sumpter residents free smoke alarms
By Joe Hathaway on Monday, January 15th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
SUMPTER — In a move aimed at enhancing safety, the American Red Cross is providing an opportunity for Sumpter residents to receive free smoke alarms through its Home Fire Campaign.
That’s according to the City of Sumpter.
The Red Cross says its campaign underscores the significance of having functional smoke alarms and well-rehearsed fire escape plans in emergency situations. Trained Red Cross educators are actively working with households to deliver personalized guidance on minimizing home fire risks and developing effective evacuation plans. Installers are available to test existing smoke alarms and install new ones where needed.
Sumpter residents are encouraged to take advantage of this initiative by visiting www.soundthealarm.org/idaho to request a free smoke alarm installation visit. The process involves providing essential information, including name, address, phone number, and the number of people in the home, along with any specific considerations for members who may be deaf or hard of hearing.
In an email, the city says “If you are interested in scheduling an installation visit, contact city hall. You can drop a note in the city hall drop box, email us (cityofsumpteror@gmail.com), call us (541-894-2314), or send a letter to PO Box 68, Sumpter, OR 97877 with the required information listed above to get on the list. Please let us know by February 15, 2024, we will forward the list to the American Red Cross.”
