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Jose Dominguez, during News 12 segment on hurricane preparedness

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 108 adults and 41 children following 44 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Sunday morning, Governor Hochul announced Ontario and Orange County, NY, are in a State of Emergency due to significant flooding from heavy rainfall. Our colleagues from the Eastern New York Region Red Cross are operating a shelter at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Highland Falls, Orange County, for impacted residents. 
• CEO of Red Cross Long Island, Jose Dominguez, joined News 12 for a segment on hurricane preparedness. Way to go, Jose! 
• Wednesday morning, News 12 reported the Greater NY Red Cross assisted 3 families after a fire spread through an apartment building in Brooklyn. 
• NY State Assembly Members Brian Cunningham and Kenneth Zebrowski are helping to “Sound the Alarm” about home fires with their video PSAs. 
• Learn more about how marathon runners Ian, Owen, and Abang will support the Red Cross by running in the upcoming NYC Marathon in November. 
• Last Monday at Doles Recreation Center, Red Cross caseworkers provided assistance to Mount Vernon residents affected by the fire on Sidney Avenue. 

Upcoming Events and Activities

• July 11, 12: Join us at our Blood Drive with Assemblymember Carl E. Heastie and our Blood Drive at Veterans Memorial Bldg. Schedule to donate using sponsor code: Bronx (11th) or Harrison (12th) 
• Seeking a meaningful experience that'll enrich your future career while serving others? Apply to our American Red Cross Civic Corps Program. Work on mission-critical projects during this 10-month national service experience in volunteer management. 
• October 26: Get tickets for the Long Island Heroes Celebration: the signature fundraising event for the American Red Cross on Long Island.