posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 8:25 AM
by
klehan
Free Smoke Alarms From Lauderdale County, MS, Volunteer Fire Department
Officials with Lauderdale County, MS, Volunteer Fire want the public to be aware that many Lauderdale County residents are eligible for free smoke alarms.
Those eligible include the elderly and families with children 14 years old and younger living in the home. The smoke alarms are free, but there is criteria that must be met. For example, before you are given an alarm, a fire inspection must be conducted in your home to decide the best place to locate the alarm, Additionally, those getting free alarms will have to go through a fire safety demonstration.
Only Lauderdale County residents are eligible for these alarms. City residents are not included.