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Sound the Alarms comes to Long Beach to help make the community safer with free smoke alarms.
(Photo: Eric Strausman)

From Apr. 8-14, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 91 adults and 33 children following 35 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, the LI Herald and Newsday covered our Sound the Alarm home fire event to install free smoke alarms for residents of Long Beach.
• With the #RedWhiteBall just a couple of weeks away, Dr. Kim Nichols and Chris Cabanillas hosted a Patron Party to thank our supporters who are helping to make the event a success.
• The GNY team rolled up their sleeves last week for blood drives at Pace University and at our regional HQ on West 49th Street.
• Last Thursday, after a 2-alarm fire on Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn, the Red Cross assisted a family with emergency housing and financial aid.
• Happy Dog Therapy Appreciation Day to our fabulous therapy dogs who bring joy and smiles to everyone they visit.
• After a fatal fire last Tuesday in the Bronx, the NY Daily News, PIX11, and News12 reported on the Red Cross assisting one family.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Disasters harm families. Volunteers are needed to help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Join the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team!
• Apr 20: American Red Cross and The Fairview Fire Department are delighted to partner up at the Greenburgh Library for Prepare with Pedro to teach children about emergency preparedness.
• Apr 27: Join us for a Night Under the Stars and Stripes! The Red & White Ball honors heroes in our community who rise above tremendous obstacles to help others. Our honorees will share stories that highlight the strength, courage and humanity that is found within each of us.

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Preparedness Team joined the Greenwich Fire Department to teach 3-graders about fire safety.

From Apr. 1-7, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 110 adults and 28 children following 45 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Throughout last week, we held our annual Disaster Ready Summit to get out volunteers trained and ready (even through a rare earthquake).
• After the surprise earthquake last Friday, we shared these safety tips on what to do after.
• Last Thursday, the Greenwich Time reported on how two Hamilton Avenue School third-graders got to be Fire-Chief-for-a-day and take their class for a fun day with the Greenwich Fire Department! Our Preparedness Team also taught the class fire safety with Buddy the Pet Therapy Dog.
• We held the fifth installment of the We Were There panel series focusing on Crisis & Operations Management and explore how our leaders have utilized these concepts during some of the largest events across Greater New York region & nationally.
• We recognized an amazing long-time Red Cross volunteer Barbara Robey as part of our #ShareTheRed celebration with a Spotlight Hero award.
• Last Wednesday, Patch.com reported on the #LIRredCross assisting 4 families with financial assistance and comfort supplies after a fire on Cake Walk Terrace in Smithtown.
• Get to know some members of our Home Fire Campaign team with this fun viral rapid-fire questions video.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• What’s one goal you’d like to achieve this year? How about giving a few hours of your time to help people in your community by signing up to volunteer with us! Learn more on how to get started. #ResolveToVolunteer
• Apr 13: Volunteers will be installing free smoke alarms in Long Beach residents’ homes as part of the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign.
• Apr 27: Join Us for a Night Under the Stars and Stripes! The Red & White Ball honors heroes in our community who rise above tremendous obstacles to help others. Our honorees will share stories that highlight the strength, courage and humanity that is found within each of us.

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To commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, our Service to the Armed Forces volunteers participated in three events this week sponsored by the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System.

From Mar. 25-31, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 156 adults and 52 children following 40 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• To commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, our Service to the Armed Forces volunteers participated in three events this past week sponsored by the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System.
• For the final week of Women’s History Month, we featured more amazing “SHEORES” of the Red Cross: Anastasia Hannah, Julie Blanciak, Maritza Espinoza, and Liz Barker.
• THANK YOU for your support on Red Cross Giving Day that makes a difference for people affected by disasters, especially as the climate crisis continues to take a heavier toll on frontline communities.
• Our volunteer recruitment team of Glenn Kearney, Katherine Reilly, Mitchell Ostrover tabled at Nassau Community College last Tuesday.
• The River Journal covered the “Sound the Alarm” event in Peekskill on March 23.
• Throughout Red Cross Month, we played a “Who’s that Red Crosser?” game that ended with this post. The previous posts can be found here and here.
• NYC Emergency Management thanked the Red Cross team for taking the time to help train newer staff members on how we work together side by side.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• What’s one goal you’d like to achieve this year? How about giving a few hours of your time to help people in your community by signing up to volunteer with us! Learn more on how to get started. #ResolveToVolunteer
• Apr 2: The Paramount Hudson Valley and the Red Cross are teaming up together and holding a Blood Drive on April 2, 2024 from 11:30am – 4:30pm at the Paramount. To Schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org. Type in 10566, click Find a Drive, click Paramount Hudson Valley and schedule your time.
• Apr 4-7: Save the date for our Disaster Ready Summit, which will be held at our GNY HQ in Manhattan and will feature courses such as Civilian Critical Casualty Care, Naloxone, We Were There, and Active Shooter Training. Contact GNY.DWE@redcross.org with questions.
• Apr 27: Join Us for a Night Under the Stars and Stripes! The Red & White Ball honors heroes in our community who rise above tremendous obstacles to help others. Our honorees will share stories that highlight the strength, courage and humanity that is found within each of us.

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Greater New York Red Cross and its partners were out in force to install smoke alarms in Peekskill and the Bronx.

From Mar. 18-24, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 166 adults and 58 children following 48 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• The Greater NY Red Cross was out in force this weekend, to “sound the alarm” about home fires and installing smoke alarms in the Bronx and Peekskill. Special thanks to Peekskill Mayor Vivian McKenzie, Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg, Peekskill Fire Dept and Police Dept, Peekskill OEM, Congressman Mike Lawler, Senator Pete Harckham, Mira USA and all of our volunteers for their partnership and support!
• There was a great turnout on Saturday for Hands-Only CPR and First Aid training at Munger Cottage in Cornwall taught by our Preparedness Team.
• Last Friday, our Metro NY North team responded to three Westcheter fires in one day in White Plains, Yonkers, and Buchanan, opening two reception centers to help residents register for emergency assistance.
• Continuing our Women’s History Month series of profiles, last week, we featured Amanda Hayde, Takia A. Chandler, Lih-Fan Chang and Jennifer Pearsall.
• Last Wednesday, after a meet and greet with Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Suffolk County Legislators and #LIRedCross volunteers and board members helped raise the flag to celebrate March Red Cross month.
• Westchester County Executive George Latimer also joined with leaders from the Greater New York Region to celebrate Red Cross Month with a flag raising in White Plains.
• Last Tuesday, we gathered at our NYC headquarters to #sharethered and took the opportunity to celebrate just a few of our volunteers who have more than 25 years of service.
• #LIRedCross CEO Jose Dominguez shared his moving and historic experience of donating for the first time as a gay man with his husband Craig at the Jill and John Coyle Blood Center.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• During large disasters, the Red Cross is looking for licensed mental health professionals to support the emotional health of individuals, families, and communities.
• Apr 4-7: Save the date for our Disaster Ready Summit, which will be held at our GNY HQ in Manhattan and will feature courses such as Civilian Critical Casualty Care, Naloxone, We Were There, and Active Shooter Training. Contact GNY.DWE@redcross.org with questions.

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Red Cross Responders assist residents after a fire in the Marble Hill section of the Bronx.

From Mar. 12-18, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 185 adults and 30 children following 31 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Did you wave to our team as they marched in the Greenwich St. Patrick’s Day Parade over the weekend? We are lucky to have our volunteers supporting communities across our region!
• We also hoped you cheered our team who ran in the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday to benefit the Red Cross mission.
• On Saturday, our #LongIsland team participated in the Black Wellness Expo at the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral sponsored by the Eastern Shore Chapter of the Links, Inc. in Amityville, NY.
• For Women's History Month, we wanted to highlight just a few Red Cross women who have served the Greater New York Region and continue to serve the community. Learn about local SHEROES like Nicole Marks, Riana Segerson, and Johanna Conroy.
• For her monthly Greenwich Sentinel column, Metro NY North CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley put a spotlight of the extraordinary volunteerism of Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey to celebrate #RedCrossMonth.
• The Queens Chronicle and RiverheadLOCAL encouraged everyone to check their smoke alarms after daylight savings time.
• Last Monday, our Greater NY team responded to a fire in the Marble Hill section of the Bronx and our work was covered by CBS2, ABC7, News12, NY1, and the Norwood News.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Disasters harm families. Volunteers are needed to help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Join the American Red Cross Disaster Team!
• Mar 21: Join this Women's History Month celebration during Share the Red spotlighting Women Red Crossers who have over 20+ years of dedication to service and the ARC mission.
• Mar 23: Join us for a National Sound the Alarm event in Peekskill, NY to help educate people about fire safety and install free smoke alarms. No prior experience necessary, training provided. Register here.
• Apr 4-7: Save the date for our Disaster Ready Summit, which will be held at our GNY HQ in Manhattan and will feature courses such as Civilian Critical Casualty Care, Naloxone, We Were There, and Active Shooter Training. Contact GNY.DWE@redcross.org with questions.

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Last year's Good Samaritan Hero, Fritz Sam (center) celebrating with this year's National Hero Brandon Tsay (left) and Good Samaritan Hero Juan Dilone (right) at the Red Cross Heroes Gala. (Photo: Up Studios) 

From Mar. 5-11, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 108 adults and 30 children following 31 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week (See below):

 Last Week in Review

• At the Red Cross Heroes Gala last Wednesday, we honored Brandon Tsay and Juan Dilone for their heroism, as well as Mastercard and the New York Yankees Foundation for their humanitarianism.
• Many New York buildings and landmarks went red to celebrate #RedCrossMonth.
• Over the weekend, our Home Fire Campaign was out in the Bronx sharing fire safety information and installing 58 free smoke alarms in 28 homes, educating 85 people about how to be prepared in case of home fires.
• Last Saturday, the Norwood News reported that the Red Cross assisted two families after a fire on Tryon Avenue in the Norwood section of the Bronx.
• We featured members of Team Red Cross who will be running the NYC Half Marathon in support of our mission: Giacomo Colarullo, Camila Paquet, Vibha Sreenivasa, Mike Collins, and Anthony Ammerman.
• Last Thursday, #MetroNYNRedCross was recognized by Spring Valley Mayor Alan Simon for opening two separate emergency shelters to support residents displaced after two fires in Rockland County.
• Did you see our Red Cross team at Family Connect Night in West Islip? We were excited to work with the West Islip Fire Department and the West Islip School District to focus on sharing important information around Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Water Safety in Suffolk County.
• On Feb. 8, we held the latest installment of the “We Were There” panel discussion series on “International Deployments”, featuring American Red Cross team members who serve as international delegates.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Every day, the American Red Cross sees the heartbreak of people trying to cope with more intense storms, heavier rainfall, higher temperatures, stronger hurricanes, and more devastating wildfires. #SpringIntoAction and learn more about how you can help.
• Mar 11: March is Red Cross Month! Join us for a Virtual Volunteer Information Session to learn about our many volunteer opportunities and how you can support our life saving mission in your community.
• Mar 23: Join us for a National Sound the Alarm event in Peekskill, NY to help educate people about fire safety and install free smoke alarms. No prior experience necessary, training provided. Register here.
• Apr 4-7: Save the date for our Disaster Ready Summit, which will be held at our GNY HQ in Manhattan and will feature courses such as Civilian Critical Casualty Care, Naloxone, We Were There, and Active Shooter Training. Contact GNY.DWE@redcross.org with questions.

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Red Crossers assisting residents after a fatal fire on Grand Avenue in the Bronx. (Source: News 12)

From Feb. 27-Mar. 4, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 169 adults and 36 children following 38 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• March is Red Cross Month! Thank you to Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo and to our volunteers, Board and community members who helped to celebrate our first flag raising of the month at Greenwich Town Hall.
• Special thanks to Senator Gustavo Rivera for honoring three of our amazing volunteers on the NYS Senate Floor for Red Cross Month!
• News12 reported on the Red Cross responding to a fire on East Gun Hill Road in the Norwood section of the Bronx, where 1 family received financial assistance and emergency housing and another family received financial assistance.
• Last Sunday, Newsday reported on the #LIRedCross responding to a fire on West Main Street in Riverhead (Suffolk County) where 8 families received financial assistance.
• Over the weekend, the #LIRedCross participated in a Community Resource Day in Brentwood.
• News12, ABC7, PIX11, Norwood News, CBS2, and NBC4 reported on the Red Cross assisting 15 residents after a fatal fire on Grand Avenue in the University Heights section of the Bronx.
• News12, Mid Hudson News, Rockland News, and LoHud reported on the #MetroNYNRedCross opening a reception center and shelter at the Louis Kurtz Civic Center to assist residents after a fire on Union Road in Spring Valley (Rockland County).
• To close out Black History Month, we shared this video highlighting the artwork of Henry Ossawa Tanner.
• News12 interviewed Metro NY North CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley about a fundraiser with celebrity chef David Burke and how Red Cross services are needed more now than ever.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Mar 6: Join us at our Manhattan HQ at 10:30am for a Town Hall Meeting with National Leadership featuring Trevor Riggen, President of Humanitarian Services, Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer, and Koby Langley, interim DVP for the Northeast Division.
• Mar 6: Join us in Manhattan as the American Red Cross recognizes civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody our humanitarian mission at the annual Red Cross Heroes Gala.
• Mar 6: NYC Emergency Management invites you to the 12th Annual 'Community Preparedness' 2024 Symposium Path to Preparedness: Empowering Community Action.
• Mar 11: March is Red Cross Month! Join us for a Virtual Volunteer Information Session to earn about our many volunteer opportunities and how you can support our life saving mission in your community.