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The Red Cross opened a reception center to assist residents following a fire in Harlem.

From Feb. 19-25, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 237 adults and 59 children following 42 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• News 12 reported on the #MetroNYNRedCross opening a shelter last Sunday to assist the displaced residents of Slinn Ave in Spring Valley (Rockland) after a fire.
• Last Saturday, our SAF team participated in an educational Black History event about African Americans in the US Army Air Force in WWII, hosted by Mount Vernon’s Veterans Service Agency.
• Over the weekend, #LIRedCross volunteers took time out of their weekend to help make their communities safer by installing free smoke alarms.
• The NY Times, PIX11, ABC7 and CBS2 reported on the fatal fire on St. Nicholas Place in Harlem last Friday night, where the Red Cross opened a reception center and has registered 70 people and 11 pets for assistance.
• Last Wednesday, Queens Council Member Julie Won thanked the Red Cross for assisting 10 families after a fire in her district on 38th Ave in Dutch Kills.
• We posted a feature article on longtime GNY volunteer Richard Gallis, who was awarded the inaugural Tess Sheil Award - an award which remembers the amazing legacy of volunteerism left by 50-year Red Cross volunteer Tess Sheil.
• At the start of last week, CBS2, Queens Ledger, QNS.com, and ABC7 reported on the Red Cross responding to a fire on 60th Rd in Maspeth (Queens), where the Red Cross registered 28 residents for assistance.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Communities across New York state count on the Red Cross for help every day — and volunteers are there to support communities. Logistics volunteers are needed to deliver supplies to emergencies, manage our disaster vehicles and support all disaster activities large and small. Sign up to volunteer today.
• Feb 28: Join us for the latest installment of the We Were There series “International Deployments”, featuring American Red Cross team members who serve as international delegates.
• Feb 28: Join Kate Schlientz and Tara Rosenblum for a fundraising event saluting the American Red Cross New York Metro North Chapter at Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains.
• Feb 28: Please join us for “Be in the Know: Office of Ethics & Compliance Info Session” with Long Island's own Frank Favilla, Senior Investigator with the Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC).
• 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.

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Red Cross Responders assisting 25 residents after a fire on Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. (Source: News 12)

From Feb. 12-18, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 146 adults and 31 children following 42 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Saturday, the Home Fire Campaign team was in the Rockaways, braving the snow, with the FDNY to install free smoke alarms in peoples' homes.
• In honor of National Phlebotomists' Recognition Week, we want to highlight the amazing work done to help make a lifesaving impact in the world of blood donations.
• Last Friday, Patch.com and News12 reported the Red Cross has provided emergency housing and financial assistance to multiple families following a fire on Palmetto St in Brooklyn.
• The Bronx Times reported on a fire last Thursday on E. 176th Street in the Bronx where the Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 4 residents.
• First-time blood donor Anna White also shared her story about why she decided to donate blood after hearing about the national shortage.
• Each year on Feb 14, our team is honored to join with Stephanie Crispinelli’s family and community to celebrate her life and support children affected by disasters.
• For Valentines Day, we shared the stories of two Red Cross couples and how their connection to the Red Cross makes their relationship stronger: Jose and Craig and Leslie and Mitchell
• Last Wednesday, Brooklyn Paper and News12 covered the Red Cross response after a fire on Sutter Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
• Last Tuesday, News12 reported on Red Cross has providing emergency housing and financial assistance to 25 residents following a fire on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn.
• Last Monday, the Rockland Daily and Monsey Scoop covered how Congressman Mike Lawler and Chaverim of Rockland partnered with the Red Cross to install free smoke alarms to the community as part of the “Sound the Alarm” campaign.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Feb 28: Join Kate Schlientz and Tara Rosenblum for a fundraising event saluting the American Red Cross New York Metro North Chapter at Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains.
• Feb 28: Please join us for “Be in the Know: Office of Ethics & Compliance Info Session” with Long Island's own Frank Favilla, Senior Investigator with the Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC).
• 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.

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Our Preparedness Team featured on Operation 7: Save a Life on ABC7.

From Feb 5-11, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 196 adults and 54 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

• Did you catch Operation 7: Save a Life on ABC7 over the weekend? Check it out for some great context about the recent rise in lithium-ion battery fires and look for our amazing preparedness team talking about our work helping teach children about how to prepare for home fires with their families.
• CBS NY reported the Red Cross assisted 3 families late Sunday night due to an unstable building facade in Brooklyn.
• Last Friday, Senator Iwen Chu joined our Home Fire Team to install free smoke alarms and help make her community safer.
• The Brooklyn Paper, Patch.com and News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 7 families after a fire sparked by e-bikes in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
• Last Wednesday, our LI Disaster Action Team responded to a fire in Seaford (Nassau County) and registered one family for emergency assistance.
• Last Tuesday, our MNYN Disaster Action Team responded to a fire in Greenwich and registered two families for emergency assistance.
• Great work by our Metro New York North Disaster Action Team who recently responded to five separate fires in one week and was covered by lohud.com for their efforts.
• For Black History Month, we celebrated African American leaders like Frederick Douglas, who shaped our organization into what it is today.
• Throughout last week, West Point Military Academy hosted their annual blood drive and it was a resounding success!

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Giving a few hours of your time each month is all you need to support the American Red Cross’ lifesaving mission. You can support our volunteer workforce with various administrative tasks as a Disaster Workforce Engagement volunteer, this hybrid role can be done at home or at a red cross office.
• Feb 28: Join Kate Schlientz and Tara Rosenblum for a fundraising event saluting the American Red Cross New York Metro North Chapter at Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains.
• Feb 28: Please join us for “Be in the Know: Office of Ethics & Compliance Info Session” with Long Island's own Frank Favilla, Senior Investigator with the Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC).
• 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.

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Metro NY North Red Cross assisted 4 families after a fire in Peekskill. (Source: News 12)

From January 29 to Feb 4, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 120 adults and 36 children following 42 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• For Black History Month, we honor the vibrant heritage and significant contributions that Black Americans have made to our country and to the Red Cross.
• News12 Westchester reported on the Red Cross assisting 4 families after a fire on Orchard St. in Peekskill.
• Last Friday, #LIRedCross helmed a booth at the Long Island Metro Fire/EMS Expo, distributing fire safety and lifesaving skills information.
• The Mayor of Mount Vernon, Shawyn Patterson-Howard, highlighted the efforts of the Red Cross assisting a family after a fire on S. 10th Ave.
• Leaders from Red Cross regions throughout New York met with Senator Bill Weber to discuss the blood shortage in New York State and the steps we are taking to ensure an adequate supply remains available.
• Last Wednesday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 6 families after a fire on in the northeastern Bronx.
• Kudos to the Horace Mann Red Cross Club for hosting their very first blood drive at the end of January and to NYC Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz for coming out to support the blood drive in their Bronx districts.
• Our Service to the Armed Forces team visited Fort Totten in Queens, NY, last week to provide information regarding Red Cross services during a pre-deployment event.
• We met with the new West Point Garrison Commander, Col. Travis E. Robison, to discuss Red Cross programs available to support military members, veterans and their families through our Service to the Armed Forces mission.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Time will pass anyway, in 2024 #ResolveToVolunteer with the Red Cross and become an integral part of your community.
• Feb 5-8: Mark your calendars for the upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive at West Point Military Academy.
• Feb 28: Join Kate Schlientz and Tara Rosenblum for a fundraising event saluting the American Red Cross New York Metro North Chapter at Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains.
• 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.