The Get Alarmed, Virginia! program is funded by a state-secured federal grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since its implementation, the Get Alarmed, Virginia! program has been credited with saving the lives of more than 106 men, women and children across the Commonwealth of Virginia and with preventing millions of dollars in property loss.
Get Alarmed, Virginia! Program:
Smoke alarm installation and education campaign
Administered through local orginizations so that the program is tailored to each community's resources and needs
Goals:
Increase number of homes with working smoke alarms
Increase number of residents who plan and practice a fire escape plan
Increase number of residents who test their smoke alarms monthly
Program Provides Funding for:
Purchasing long life lithium battery smoke alarms
Paying staff to install smoke alarms
Purchasing equipment to install alarms, ladders, drills, etc
Developing and launching media and marketing campaigns
Limited local travel mileage and office supplies
Local Program Activities:
Identify at-risk homes
Install all smoke alarms
Educate residents about fire and life safety practices:
Developing and practicing a fire escape plan
Testing alarms monthly
Maintenance of alarms
Administer a survey on fire safety knowledge and practices
