A properly mounted smoke detector on the ceiling of a home could one day save lives in the event of a fire. The American Red Cross is offering free smoke detector installations and fire safety inspections for mobile homes. Valley News/Tony Ault photo
While the Red Cross is widely known for responding to national emergencies, it also runs local programs—such as installing free smoke detectors in mobile homes within the community.The Red Cross is currently offering free smoke detector installation in mobile home parks in the Hemet and San Jacinto areas. This program includes contacting mobile home owners to schedule an installation appointment and providing valuable advice on emergency preparedness specific to mobile home parks.David Faust, a volunteer for the Red Cross of Southern California at a recent wellness expo in Sun City explained, “It’s a wonderful program where we offer free smoke detector installation and fire safety information for residents in Southern California.”The Red Cross sends 30 to 50 volunteers
