The Red Cross is looking for volunteers.

They need help installing more than 160 free smoke detectors for Imperial Valley families. It's part of the Sound the Alarm home fire safety event scheduled for Saturday in El Centro. If you need a smoke alarm, you can visit SoundtheAlarm dot org and schedule an appointment for a free smoke alarm installation. During a 20-minute home visit, Red Cross volunteers will share information on the causes of home fires. how to prevent them, and what to do if a fire starts.

The Sound the Alarm event will take place Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Country Life RV Park on East Ross Road in El Centro where volunteers will be trained. To volunteer contact the American Red Cross San Diego and Imperial Counties.