The Saint Lucia Fire Service on Nov. 9, launched a “Smoke Alarm Drive”—the final initiative to mark the conclusion of Fire Prevention Week, which took place during the month of October.

To extend the reach of the programme, the corporate sector has come forward with financial donations to support the cause.

On Nov. 18, the Saint Lucia Electricity Services (LUCELEC ) presented a $6000 cheque to the Saint Lucia Fire Service during a brief hand-over ceremony, while the Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL) donated $2500 to the safety initiative.

The Saint Lucia Fire Service thanked the corporate representatives Ms. Carmy Joseph of LUCELEC and Mr. Omari Frederick of BOSL for this timely gesture.

The local corporate community is being encouraged to come forward to support the “Smoke Alarm Drive,” which aims to ensure that smoke alarms are installed in 1000 households around the island, with an emphasis on vulnerable homes.