Free Salem Smoke 'Sound The Alarm' Program: American Red Cross

SALEM, MA — Salem families in need can sign up for a free smoke alarm and installation courtesy of the American Red Cross as part of its "Sound the Alarm" safety program.

Residents can go here or call 1-800-564-1234 to check for eligibility. Those looking for an alarm must register before May 1 for the installation that will take place with the help of volunteers and local fire support in Salem on May 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Red Cross said that working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death from house fires in half.

The Salem initiative is part of a program that will be installing the alarms in Boston, Leominster, New Bedford and Springfield from April 29 through May 15.

Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)