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Red Cross Month Proclamation in Suffolk County. (Photo: Eric Strausman)

From Mar 3-9, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 145 adults and 24 children following 62 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Did you check your smoke alarms after turning your clocks forward this weekend? The Gothamist and Lohud helped to remind everyone to test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed.
• Our team on Long Island was proud to support the first responders who continue to battle the wildfire near Westhampton Beach on Sunday.
• Last Saturday, we had a great day at the 2025 SOMOS Inc New York Conference in Albany! Thanks to all who stopped by our table to learn more about the Red Cross’ work across New York State.
• Last week, our preparedness team visited the Vive School in Yonkers, to share important preparedness information with 181 students in English, Spanish & Creole.
• Last Thursday, an exclusive ALC Truck show was held to benefit the Metro NY North Red Cross.
• News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fire on 9th street in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn.
• Celebrating Red Cross Month:
• Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin, Legislator Tom Donnelly and County Executive Ed Romaine presented #LIRedCross volunteer Magnolia Chiri Garcia with the lifesaving award who performed CPR on someone before police and EMS arrived.
• Thank you to Rockland County Executive Ed Day for proclaiming March as Red Cross Month!
• News 12 reported on the Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo proclaiming March is Red Cross month as part of a flag raising ceremony.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Red Cross Month Share the Red: (Volunteers sign up for events here)
• Mar 25: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Lighting the City Red Events (Multiple Locations)
• Mar 31: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Celebration of Life Memoriam (GNY Hdqtrs / Zoom)
• Mar 11: ‘We Were There’ Panel Discussion (Virtual) - Women in Emergency Management Moderated by GNY CEO Doreen Howe
• Mar 19: Join us for the Red Cross Heroes Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate our heroes like Martin Thomas and FDNY Deputy Chief George Healy.
• We’re hiring: Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)