Every day, 7 people on in the United States on average die from house fires, many in homes with non-working smoke alarms.

Which is why the American Red Cross is trying to reduce this number with its Sound the Alarm campaign.

The Red Cross is teaming up with local fire departments in South Bend and Elkhart to install free smoke alarms inside homes in need.

Starting Saturday, April 27, the Red Cross, along with the fire departments and translators from La Casa de Amistad, will not only install smoke alarms but will educate residents about fire safety.

"Residents need these resources,” said Red Cross Northwest Indiana Executive Director Kristin Marlow-Kellemen. “They need the education, they need assistance in getting them installed. So, by doing so, we can save lives."

If you don't live in Elkhart or South Bend but still need smoke alarms, call (888) 684-1441.

If you would like to volunteer or get involved during the Sound the Alarm campaign, email redcrossrecruitsin@redcross.org.