The American Red Cross will install more than 200 free smoke alarms Saturday.

The smoke alarms are available to Holtville families during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event. Local volunteers are needed to help install the alarms. Interested individuals can register at SoundTheAlarm.org. No experience is necessary, and training will be provided prior to the event at Spanish Palms in Holtville. Breakfast, lunch and free t-shirts will be provided to volunteers. Holtville residents who need assistance can also visit the SoundTheAlarm.org website. During a 20-minute home visit the Red Cross volunteers will also share information on the causes of home fires, how to prevent them. what to do if a fire starts and how to create an escape plan.