LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — It saves lives. That’s why Community Foundation of the Lake and Farmers Insurance are partnering with local fire districts to give away 1,250 smoke detectors. 

The Farmers Insurance Great Smoke Detector Giveaway will cook up family fun from 11 a.m.-3 .m., Saturday, Oct. 1, at Hy-Vee in Osage Beach, featuring free smoke detectors, free lunch, fire engine tours and a bounce house for the kids.

“We’re going to distribute as many smoke detectors as possible,” Farmers Insurance Agent Chris Wagner said. “Detectors are the first line of defense to get everyone out alive in the event of fire. We are excited about partnering with CFL, Osage Beach and Lake Ozark Fire Districts to give homeowners tools for preparedness. It’s all about being prepared for disaster, one home and one family at a time.” 

Farmers Insurance granted $10,000 to Community Foundation of the Lake for the community event.

In the spirit of preparedness, CFL is leading the charge locally to raise awareness of its Disaster Recovery Fund. While Farmers Insurance works proactively to prepare families to survive during disaster, CFL is raising funds to support the local community when victimized by unexpected and catastrophic events. 

“The idea of the CFL Disaster Recovery Fund came to the Board in the aftermath of the Joplin tornado tragedy,” CFL President Carolyn Davinroy said. “The reality of potential disasters became further cemented by two floods at Lake of the Ozarks in 2015.”

The CFL Disaster Recovery Fund was created to receive financial donations to assist in readiness and relief efforts, efficiently addressing many needs should a disaster occur — whether large or small in scope. This Recovery Fund allows flexibility for recovery efforts that might not otherwise be available from the government or volunteers. 

“It’s CFL’s goal to make sure local people in need do not fall through the cracks after being victimized by disaster,” Davinroy said. “CFL is excited to partner with local fire districts and Farmers Insurance to launch a major distribution effort during October, in conjunction with Fire Prevention Month. We are truly appreciative of the support of Osage Beach Fire Chief Jeff Dorhauer and Lake Ozark Fire Chief Mark Amsinger in helping the CFL coordinate this event to make our community safer.”

About CFL

Since its inception, CFL has given more than $170,000 to numerous area non-profits serving the many unmet needs in the area. CFL has awarded more than 50 grants to Camp Wonderland, Camdenton School Foundation, Citizens Against Domestic Violence, Kids Harbor, Medical Missions for Christ, Share the Harvest Food Pantry, Lamb House, Buddy Packs, the Westlake Aquatic Center, the Lake Arts Council Children’s Theater, the School of the Osage School Art Department Empty Bowl event, lake area senior centers, and more.

CFL was created and exists to be the focus of charitable giving in Miller, Morgan, and Camden counties.  

For more information about giving to CFL, setting up a charitable fund or foundation, or becoming a non-profit agency partner, visit CommunityFoundationoftheLake.com. Groups, individuals and businesses can participate in the Community Foundation of the Lake by contacting President Carolyn Davinroy at 314-609-1405 or by mailing requests or contributions to Community Foundation of the Lake, PO Box 1413, Lake Ozark, MO, 65049.

 

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