New York Red Cross Supports Louisiana Relief Efforts

In response to the historic flooding in Louisiana, Red Cross Chapters across the country, including Greater New York, are pitching in to assist this massive relief effort, the largest since Superstorm Sandy. Currently, more than 40 local volunteers and staff members have deployed to the flood-ravaged areas. Additionally, a 24 hour call center has been set up at Greater New York HQ to relay vital information from flood survivors to volunteers and agencies on the ground in Louisiana.
Here are some photos and other short stories about our continued efforts to support the people affected by this disaster. This page will be updated regularly.

Monday, August 29 | FDNY DART Team, New York, N.Y.

Great 2 see our @FDNY team featured on @NY1 "#RedCross Sends 2nd Wave of Vols 2 Help Flood Victims" https://t.co/HzEN5KWCgA @DARTFDNY

— NY Red Cross (@redcrossny) August 30, 2016

Father/son team Irving DeShields Jr and Sr two of six members of our @FDNY volunteer team in Louisiana. @DARTFDNY pic.twitter.com/YxhunQnJAF

— NY Red Cross (@redcrossny) August 30, 2016

Wednesday, August 24 | Doreen Brienza, Long Island, N.Y.



Wednesday, August 24 | Maria Millan, Long Island, N.Y., Elba Alvarez, Manhattan, N.Y.


Wednesday, August 24 | Lilliam Rivera Cruz, Bronx, N.Y.

A Hell's Kitchen @redcrossny call center is fielding relief requests from victims of flooding in Louisiana: https://t.co/Acf3yXrgxF

— Chelsea Now (@ChelseaNowNYC) August 25, 2016

Monday, August 22 | Lilliam Rivera Cruz, Bronx, N.Y.

Lilliam Rivera-Cruz, one of many Red Crossers taking a shift today at our NYC #Louisiana flood relief call center. pic.twitter.com/EyWc3yQtgX

— NY Red Cross (@redcrossny) August 22, 2016

Saturday, August 20 | 

Here’s How You Can Help Louisiana Flooding Victims https://t.co/i2LioIGvFr

— CBS New York (@CBSNewYork) August 20, 2016

Saturday, August 20 | Craig Cooper, Smithtown, N.Y., Mary Farrell, Wantagh, N.Y., Debbie Hayden, Garden City, N.Y.

Nice @LIRedCross feature this AM in @newsday. https://t.co/JUdGANg6hp #LouisianaFlood

— LongIsland Red Cross (@LIRedCross) August 20, 2016

Saturday, August 20 | Katey Walsh, Manhattan, N.Y.


Friday, August 19 | Paul Nulty, East Setauket, N.Y. 

@LIRedCross volunteer Paul Nulty starts his deployment to help Louisiana Flood survivors. pic.twitter.com/5BryT6xRfX

— Elizabeth Barker (@LizBarkerNY) August 19, 2016

Friday, August 19 | Mary Farrell, Wantagh, N.Y.

LI Red Cross Health services volunteer Mary Farrell (L) currently in Baton Rouge,
stands alongside fellow volunteers from Tennessee, Las Vegas and Pennsylvania

Thursday, August 18 | Richard Sanford, Brooklyn

Long time volunteer Richard Sanford assists a flood survivor at the call center here in NYC.

#NYC #RedCross Volunteers Aiding #Louisiana Flood Victims: https://t.co/QhCH6Cv52Y

— NY1 News (@NY1) August 19, 2016

Wednesday, August 17 | Marko Kokic, Manhattan

 

Monday, August 15 | Craig Cooper, Smithtown, N.Y.

@redcross vols support feeding at Baton Rouge River Center shelter #LaFlooding donate txt lafloods to 90999 pic.twitter.com/gCmmt9S1Au

— Craig Cooper (@CraigCooperARC) August 16, 2016

Sunday, August 14 | Craig Cooper, Smithtown, N.Y.

Heading to Louisiana to assist those affected by severe flooding. pic.twitter.com/zYRIYTEqPX

— Craig Cooper (@CraigCooperARC) August 14, 2016