Red Cross Sound the Alarm, Free Smoke Alarm Installation

American Red Cross, Northwest Region

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Red Cross Sound the Alarm, Free Smoke Alarm Installation is available to homeowners and renters in Seattle, WA.

The American Red Cross Northwest Region installs up to 3 free smoke alarms for households that cannot afford them or are physically unable to install them. Volunteers test existing alarms, install new ones, and help create a home fire escape plan. No income verification is required. Requests are fulfilled as resources allow, with priority given during national Sound the Alarm events held in spring each year.

Three free smoke alarms plus installation and escape planning; retail value approximately $60-$90.

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Up to 3 free smoke alarms installed, no cost, no income requirement
  • Volunteers test existing alarms and create fire escape plans
  • Priority given during spring Sound the Alarm events
  • Available to homeowners and renters in the Seattle/Northwest region
  • Request at redcross.org/sound-the-alarm.html

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

1-800-RED-CROSS

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling (priority during Sound the Alarm events)

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Red Cross Sound the Alarm, Free Smoke Alarm Installation in Seattle?

Red Cross Sound the Alarm, Free Smoke Alarm Installation is open to homeowners and renters in Seattle, WA. It has no income limit. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Red Cross Sound the Alarm, Free Smoke Alarm Installation in Seattle, WA?

Apply directly with American Red Cross, Northwest Region using the official program link on this page or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. There is no middleman and no fee.

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