The Red Cross is installing free smoke alarms in May and June. They are FREE for anyone in Humboldt and Del Norte County (all areas, including Smith River, Hoopa, Rio Dell and beyond).  They will schedule an appointment for the time and date that works best with the head of household. On average each visit takes no more than 30 minutes. During the visit they will inspect the current alarms and determine if they need new batteries, a whole new unit or if the current unit is okay as is. If needed, they will install “Kidde” smoke alarms, which includes a 10 year battery (no need to keep replacing batteries), except the catch is, that after 10 years, the whole unit will have to be replaced.

For more information contact:

Maritza Guzman
American Red Cross-Humboldt/Del Norte County
Disaster Services Coordinator
3101 Concorde Dr. Ste H
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
707) 832-5480