Kaua‘i Fire Department partners with Kaua‘i Red Cross to pilot Sound the Alarm program in Kaumakani
KAUMAKANI – The Kaua‘i Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau is partnering with the Kaua‘i Red Cross to pilot the Sound the Alarm program in Kaumakani on Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to noon.
This initiative aims to increase awareness of the potential risks of fires and take preventive measures that ensure the community's safety. The program is expected to expand to other parts of the island in the future. Dates, times, and locations may be announced in later updates.
"Volunteers from Kaua‘i Red Cross, along with the support of the Kaua‘i Fire Department, will conduct a smoke alarm installation outreach, canvassing homes in the Kaumakani area. The program will be provided at no cost to the residents,” said KFD Prevention Bureau Capt. Kaeo Kinoshita. “Fire prevention actions like this pilot and individual preparedness are essential for the safety of our community.”
During the outreach, Red Cross and KFD officials will also discuss fire safety, such as having two means of egress and meeting points, as well as preparing for the upcoming wildland fire season by limiting combustibles around your home.
For more information, please contact Padraic Gallagher with the Kaua‘i Red Cross at 808-645-1911 and padraic.gallagher@redcross.org or the KFD Prevention Bureau at 808-241-4985 and kfdpreventionbureau@kauai.gov. You can also visit https://www.redcross.org/sound-the-alarm.html to learn about the program. The public is encouraged to learn more about the Fire Prevention Bureau at https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Fire-Department/KFD-Prevention-Bureau.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the KFD Prevention Bureau at 808-241-4985 and kfdpreventionbureau@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
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