Valley Stream residents took an important step toward improving home safety as Nassau County Legislator Cynthia Nuñez joined New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, the American Red Cross and local community partners for a “Sound the Alarm” day of service.
"As recent fires have reminded us, preparedness can save lives," Solages said. "I am grateful to the American Red Cross for partnering with us to provide our neighbors with the knowledge and resources they need to keep their families safe. Investing in prevention today helps protect our communities tomorrow."
Working alongside trained American Red Cross volunteers on June 20, Nuñez helped install free smoke alarms in homes throughout the Valley Stream community while providing residents with valuable fire safety information and emergency preparedness resources.
By the end of the day, almost 200 free smoke alarms had been installed in local homes, helping to better protect families across the community.
“Smoke detectors save lives, and this initiative is one of the many ways in which the American Red Cross keeps our communities safe and protects families from house fires,” Nuñez said. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible Red Cross volunteers who generously gave their time to install smoke detectors and educate residents on fire safety and emergency preparedness. Your commitment to services makes a lasting impact, one home at a time.”
The “Sound the Alarm” initiative is part of the American Red Cross’s ongoing effort to improve fire safety by ensuring families have working smoke alarms and know what to do in the event of a fire.
