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Stony Brook University Community Service Day (Photo: Debbie Gibbons)

From Aug 19-25, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 120 adults and 35 children following 36 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Our colleagues in the Western NY Red Cross celebrated the re-opening of the first ever Red Cross chapter, located in Dansville, as was covered by NY1.
• Last Saturday, 36 Stony Brook University Freshmen helped clean Red Cross cots as part of their Community Service Day.
• With the ongoing summer blood shortage, Imana Naqui, Santiago Marquez and Joe Scalice shared why they donate blood and why it's so important to them.
• CBS NY reported that the #LIRedCross provided financial assistance to a Port Jefferson Station family after their backyard collapsed after the rainstorms last week. WSHU Public Radio also reported the Red Cross assisted dozens of affected residents.
• Last Thursday, QNS reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after an e-bike fire in Richmond Hill.
• News 12 and Norwood News reported on the Red Cross assisting 4 families after a fire on Decatur Avenue in the Bronx.
• The Rockland County Times reported on how the 5 Towns of Rockland Blood Drive Challenge, sponsored by State Senator Weber earlier in the month, surpassed its goals.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• When disaster strikes, take action! As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can 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 our disaster team and make a difference in people’s lives.
• Sept 1-15: Donate blood in the memory Port Chester Police Officer Christopher Bernal.
• Sept 21: The East Harlem COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) is holding an Emergency Preparedness Fair.