BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: Here are just a few key details about the event and the nati onwide initiative: Website to access information on the program\, instruc tions on how to sign up to volunteer and/or if in need of a smoke alarm ( for this event and ongoing): redcross.org/csil-homefire Sound the Alarm: Every day\, seven people die in home fires\, most in homes that lack work ing smoke alarms. Sadly\, children and the elderly disproportionately los e their lives. The American Red Cross wants to improve the odds and save lives\, that’s why the American Red Cross launched the Home Fire Campaign – a nationwide initiative in 2014. A critical part of the campaign is So und the Alarm\, a series of home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events across the country. Between April 28\, 2018 and May 13\, 2018\, t he goal is to install more than 100\,000 smoke alarms across the country. Red Cross volunteers\, along with fire departments and other partners ca nvass at-risk neighborhoods\, installing free smoke alarms\, replacing ba tteries in existing alarms\, and providing fire prevention and safety edu cation. Local QCA Event: Saturday\, April 28\, 2018 Seeking volunteers an d those needing smoke alarms Telethon with WQAD set for Wednesday\, March 28Callers who need smoke alarms call to get added to the list for a home visit to install smoke alarms on Saturday\, April 28 Get a minimum of 35 0 appointments in the QCA Recruit & engage 200+ volunteers\, community leaders\, donors\, and partners Install 700 Smoke Alarms in the Quad Citi es Area on April 28\, 2018Scott & Muscatine Counties in Iowa Rock Island\ , Henry\, & Mercer Counties in Illinois How you can help: We are recru iting volunteers for the installation event on April 28\, 2018 – see atta ched flyer for the respective community you represent. We will need to ge t the word out about the program – and how families can access this FREE resource. We will be recruiting volunteers to help with the appointment t elethon on March 28\, 2018. – let me know if you are interested in partic ipating. Proclamations at upcoming meetings would be welcome as well. Pl ease let me know what additional questions you may have or if you are abl e to assist in communicating with your constituents and/or members. Some recent examples in nearby communities include notice on water bills\, not es from the mayor in community-based newsletters\, etc. I appreciate the ongoing support and partnership in caring for those in our communities! S ee Event Attachments for More Information Thanks\, Amber Amber Wood\, MAO M | Executive Director American Red Cross Serving the Quad Cities & West Central Illinois (309) 277-4029 (o) | (309) 781-8194 (c) Amber.Wood@redcr oss.org DTEND:20180428T050000Z DTSTAMP:20240329T054746Z DTSTART:20180428T050000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:Red Cross-Sound the Alarm: UID:a12b05cc-729c-48b2-8eb9-4e69c58418c3 X-ALT-DESC:
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\n\nHere are just a few key details ab out the event and the nationwide initiative:
\n\nWebsite t o access information on the program\, instructions on how to sign up to v olunteer and/or if in need of a smoke alarm (for this event and ongoing): redcross.org/csil-homefire
\n\nSound the Alarm:
\n\nEvery day\, seven people d ie in home fires\, most in homes that lack working smoke alarms. Sadly\, children and the elderly disproportionately lose their lives. The America n Red Cross wants to improve the odds and save lives\, that&rsquo\;s why the American Red Cross launched the Home Fire Campaign &ndash\; a nationw ide initiative in 2014.
\n\nA critical part of the campaign is Soun d the Alarm\, a series of home fire safety and smoke alarm installation e vents across the country. Between April 28\, 2018 and May 13\, 2018\, the goal is to install more than 100\,000 smoke alarms across the country. R ed Cross volunteers\, along with fire departments and other partners canv ass at-risk neighborhoods\, installing free smoke alarms\, replacing batt eries in existing alarms\, and providing fire prevention and safety educa tion.
\n\nLocal QCA Event:
\n\nSaturday\, April 28\, 2018
\n\nHow you can help:< /p>\n\n
Please let me know what additional questions you may have or if yo u are able to assist in communicating with your constituents and/or membe rs. Some recent examples in nearby communities include notice on water bi lls\, notes from the mayor in community-based newsletters\, etc.
\n\n< p>I appreciate the ongoing support and partnership in caring for those in our communities!\n\nSee Ev ent Attachments for More Information
\n\ nThanks\,
\n\nAmber
\n\nAmber Wood\, MAOM \;| Executive Director
\n\nAmerican Red Cross
\n\nServing the Quad Cities &\; West Central Illinois< /p>\n\n
(309) 277-4029 (o) | (309) 781-8194 (c)
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