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American Red Cross announces March 21 Sound the Alarm event in Tift County
Summary
Jackie Shoemaker, Executive Director of the American Red Cross, told the board about local Red Cross services and promoted a March 21 Sound the Alarm event to install residential fire alarms in Tift County.
During the public comment period on Jan. 12, Jackie Shoemaker, Executive Director of the American Red Cross, described local services provided by the organization and announced the Sound the Alarm event scheduled for March 21 in Tift County.
"This event will focus on the installation of fire alarms," Shoemaker said, noting the event’s emphasis on home fire safety and community outreach. The Red Cross regularly conducts outreach events to install smoke alarms in homes with heightened fire risk and to educate residents about prevention and escape planning.
Shoemaker’s comment was delivered during the public comment portion of the meeting; the board did not take formal action on the announcement. Residents interested in volunteering or requesting an alarm installation should contact the local American Red Cross chapter for event details and registration.
