On April 28, 2018, the Tennessee River Chapter canvassed 900 homes
across three neighborhoods, with a goal of installing 350 smoke alarms as part
of the Sound the Alarm campaign. Working together, we installed 371 smoke
alarms and 2 bed shaker alarms for the hearing impaired. We
achieved this goal with the support of 103 volunteers and community partners
like Austin Peay State University, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,
Clarksville Fire Department, and many more who provided materials, meals, and
manpower to support install teams.
Our inaugural Sound the Alarm event proved to be successful
because of the dedicated work of our volunteers and community partners!
We kicked off the month of May with a nationwide mass care
assessment of our chapter capabilities. The objective was to open and withstand
two shelters for 72 hours, capable of housing 100 clients each. Twenty
volunteers were engaged in this exercise both at the shelter locations and at
the Disaster Operations Center.
Both events were a test of our capabilities and I am proud to
announce that we surpassed the expectations with your help. Thank you for
continuing to serve your communities and the mission of the American Red Cross.
-Katy Hagstrom
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