In honor of Fire Prevention Month, First Alert, the most trusted name in fire safety, is teaming up with Lowe’s stores and fire departments nationwide to host educational events that focus on protecting families and homes from the threats of fire and carbon monoxide (CO). Bowie residents are invited to participate in a special safety event, which will include the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department, on Saturday, October 2 at the 16301 Heritage Blvd. Lowe’s location.

Starting at 10AM, the Lowe’s located on Heritage Blvd. will be hosting fun, family-focused activities to teach the community about equipping their homes with smoke and CO alarms, as well as planning and practicing a fire escape plan. Children will have the opportunity to build a wooden fire truck in a one-time kids’ workshop and will receive firefighter hats and coloring books. To further educate the public, select local fire departments will be onsite at the stores to encourage whole home safety in their local communities. Additionally, smoke and CO alarms will be on display and educational materials from First Alert will be available while supplies last.