The Mohawk Valley Rotary Club partnered with the American Red Cross and Ilion fire department this past Tuesday to install free smoke detectors in neighborhoods in Ilion. The American Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign aims to reduce the number of fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent over the next five years.
Working in teams, Rotary members canvassed designated neighborhoods in Ilion with American Red Cross staff and the Ilion fire department staff to install smoke alarms, educate families about fire prevention and map fire escape routes. Throughout the day over 100 smoke alarms were installed in homes in Ilion.
“The Mohawk Valley Rotary club is excited to volunteer for the American Red Cross’ Home Fire Preparedness campaign that seeks to increase the use of smoke alarms in neighborhoods with higher numbers of home fires and to encourage all Americans to practice their fire escape plans,” said Club President Heather Irons. “We know smoke alarms cut the risk of death from a fire in half and that’s why Rotarians were eager to volunteer and get involved in our Community to help make a difference,” said Irons.