In Case You Missed It

Alina and her team noticed a gas odor while installing free smoke alarms. (Photo: Lisa Weatherbee)

From Apr. 15-21, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 96 adults and 36 children following 34 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• For National Volunteer Week, the Metro New York North and Long Island Red Cross chapters held two volunteer appreciation events.
• We posted the story of what happened when a trio of Home Fire Campaign volunteers noticed a gas odor coming from the basement of the house where they were installing free smoke alarms.
• Newsday and the LI Herald shared articles covering the Sound the Alarm that took place on Long Beach earlier this month.
• LongIsland.com and Patch reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire in Uniondale.
• April is #PetFirstAidMonth! Be prepared with these tips.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Apr 27: 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.
• May 1: Join us on Long Island to help install free smoke alarms in Mastic and surrounding communities for a Sound the Alarm event. Sign up here.
• May 2: Celebrate our amazing volunteers in New York City with a Volunteer Appreciation event at our GNY HQ, starting at 6pm. RSVP here.
• May 8: Join us in New York City to help install free smoke alarms for a Sound the Alarm event. Sign up here.
• May 16: Join us online to learn how you can make a difference in your community by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. Discover the various opportunities available and how you can contribute to our mission of helping those in need.