Smoke alarms delivered to Oxford Fire Department through statewide safety grant

The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office delivered a regional shipment of smoke alarms to Oxford Fire Department Station 1, according to a post shared by the City of Oxford.

The shipment is part of a statewide effort funded through a $500,000 FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grant secured by the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Mississippi Insurance Department. More than 30,000 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms are being distributed free of charge.

Local fire departments across North Mississippi will distribute and install the alarms in community homes while providing fire-escape education, according to the announcement.

Residents who need a working smoke alarm are encouraged to contact their local fire department or county fire coordinator to schedule a free installation.

Source: Original source announcement