Premier Networx Participates in Red Cross Sound the Alarm
Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
Chad Harpley, CEO of Premier Networx and incoming Chairman of the Board for the Augusta Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, participated in the national Sound the Alarm Save a Life event on May 5. The event, which includes the installation of hundreds of fire alarms in homes in communities around the country, has saved over 400 lives since it began in 2014.
Georgia has the highest home fire fatality rate in the country, and Augusta is ranked as one of the top three cities for home fire fatalities in the state.
“Our goal is to install 750 fire alarms in the Augusta area to make our community safer,” said Susan Everitt, Executive Director of American Red Cross of the Augusta Area. “We couldn’t make this happen without the help of volunteers and community partners like Premier Networx.”
In addition to Premier Networx and the local Red Cross chapter, Mayor Hardie Davis, Fire Chief Chris James and close to 100 local volunteers participated in the initiative.
About The American Red Cross Augusta Chapter:
Chartered in 1917, the American Red Cross of Augusta provides direct service to Wilkes, Taliaferro, Lincoln, Columbia, McDuffie, Warren, Hancock, Washington, Glascock, Jefferson, Richmond, Burke, Emanuel, Jenkins and Screven counties.
Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. The American Red Cross Augusta Chapter’s network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
They roll up their sleeves and donate time, money and blood. They learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. They do this every day because the Red Cross is needed – every day.
How can you help?
Volunteer:
If you’re passionate about helping people and looking for a volunteer opportunity with a visionary humanitarian organization, you can make a difference with the American Red Cross of Atlanta. Adults and teenagers (aged 15-17) are encouraged to apply and engage in meaningful opportunities for education, training and community service.
Learn more here.
Give Blood:
You don’t need a special reason to give blood. You just need your own reason. Maybe you were asked by a friend or relative, or maybe you believe it’s the right thing to do. Whatever your reason, the need for blood donors is constant, and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You’ll also feel great knowing you’ve helped change a life!
Learn more here.
Donate:
Your donation powers the Red Cross response to an average of more than 60,000 disasters every year nationwide, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. By making a charitable donation to the Red Cross, you are there for millions of people who face emergencies every year and help as they rebuild their lives.
Learn more here.
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