Smoke Alarm give away - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports

Smoke Alarm give away

  • More WALB News10 HeadlinesMore News Headlines

  • Thursday, June 20 2013 12:09 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:09:02 GMT
    The Albany Water Gas and light commission is preparing customers for a change that starts soon for those who pay with debit or credit cards.   WG&L leaders say the utility is paying $20,000 dollars a month
    The Albany Water Gas and light commission is preparing customers for a change that starts soon for those who pay with debit or credit cards.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:41:18 GMT
    An Albany man who was born when Woodrow Wilson was president celebrated his birthday today. Century Pines Assisted Living Center threw a party for resident Charles Walker who turned 101 today. Walker was
    An Albany man who was born when Woodrow Wilson was president celebrated his birthday today.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:34:54 GMT
    For years, the area right across the street from the RiverQuarium has been rundown, but that's changing. A couple of businesses are thriving there. The new art park is open, and a sidewalk improvement
    For years, the area right across the street from the RiverQuarium has been rundown, but that's changing.

October 28, 2002

Albany -- People in Albany who can not afford to buy smoke alarms for their homes, will be able to get one free from the Albany Fire Department.

State insurance commissioner John Oxendine presented 108 smoke detectors to Albany Fire Chief James Arrowood, as part of Operation Safe Home. The smoke alarms are all donated, to save lives. Over 112 thousand have been provided to Georgians since 1995.

Oxendine said "You simply call the fire department. If you are on a fixed income or simply can not afford to buy a smoke alarm, we will give you one. Because this will save lives. This is what you need."

People who can not afford a smoke alarm can pick one up at the Fire Department headquarters on North Jackson Street. And if needed, firefighters will install the smoke alarm for you.

posted at 4:46 by jimw@walb.com