January Smoke Alarm Checks Scheduled In Cathedral City: How To Apply

CATHEDRAL CITY, CA — The Cathedral City Fire Department next week will continue its series of events aimed to promote community safety, education and engagement.

A smoke alarm installation campaign throughout the community will get underway on Jan. 20, according to the fire department. Firefighters and volunteers will install and test smoke alarms to ensure homes are equipped with the "lifesaving device."

Fire officials invited residents over 18 years old who are interested in volunteering to join the department from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day at the Royal Palms Mobile Home Park, 34851 Date Palm Drive.

The campaign, which will be conducted in partnership with the American Red Cross, aims to reduce the risk of fire-related injuries and to raise awareness about fire safety, fire officials said.

The series got underway Dec. 7, 2023, with fall-prevention workshops for both Spanish and English speakers at the Cathedral City Senior Center, 37171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave., according to a statement from the fire department. It was conducted in partnership with the Desert Regional Medical Center. The workshop provided information and tips on how to prevent falls, especially among older adults, through home safety modifications, exercises to improve balance and other preventative measures.

To close out the series, a free emergency preparedness community workshop will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 3 at Agua Caliente Elementary School, 30800 San Luis Rey Drive. Attendees will learn about preparing for major emergencies and an emergency preparedness kit will be distributed to the first 25 people who arrive.

More information about the events can be found at www.cathedralcityfire.org.