Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Mar 14, 2021 8:39 AM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)-Â Â As people turn their clocks forward for daylight saving time this Sunday, the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas encourages everyone to also test their smoke alarms.
Since July 1, Red Cross volunteers from the Missouri and Arkansas region have helped nearly 2,500 families with urgent needs like emergency lodging, financial assistance and recovery planning, following nearly 2,000 home fires in the Missouri and Arkansas region.Â
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âHome fires remain the nationâs most frequent disaster during COVID-19,â said Chris Harmon, Regional Disaster Officer for the Missouri Arkansas Region. âThis weekend, take a moment to test your smoke alarms to help protect your family against home fires.â