Wednesday, January 31, 2018

9 Tips to Keep Your Pets Warm and Safe This Winter

Winter Weather #PetParedness

This NYC winter has seem some of the coldest temperatures in recent memory. While it's critical for us to keep ourselves safe amid arctic temperatures  let's not forget about the brutal impact that severe weather can have on our four-legged friends.

So what can you do to protect and prepare your pets during the winter? Here are a few simple tips to keep them safe:

1. Bring your pets inside! It’s cold out there, and what’s bad for us is also bad for man’s best friend.

2. Be careful around space heaters! Space heaters pose many risks. Not only can they burn your pet, your pet can also knock them over and start a fire.

3. Be mindful of the paws! Salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate a pet’s paws. Wipe their paws with a damp towel before your pet licks them and irritates their mouth.

4. If pets cannot come indoors, keep them warm  in a dry, draft-free space large enough to allow them to sit and lie down, but small enough to keep them warm.



5. Dress your dog in style for winter weather and make sure they are wearing a collar or ID tag with their name and your cell phone number.

6. These days, there’s an app for everything, including keeping your dog safe. Download the Red Cross Pet First Aid app for iOS and Android smartphones
7. Love may be the best medicine, but if your doggy gets meds from the vet, be sure to keep some in supply in case you get snowed in this winter.

8. Be ready by keeping a preparedness kit for your pets all year long. It should include food, water, and any medications for your pets. A chew toy would also be a nice gesture.
9. And in case of an emergency evacuation, never leave your pet behind in the cold. Remember, if it’s not safe enough for you, it’s not safe enough for your pet. 

Thanks to our friends at Good Dog Therapy for sharing the photos! Check out the full series here

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

In Case You Missed It - Jan 29

Long Island Red Cross volunteers installing free smoke alarms in Plainview after a fatal fire. (Photo: Lori-Ann Pizzarelli)
Over the last 7 days, the Greater New York Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 65 adults and 15 children following 42 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities (see below).

Last Week in Review


Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • Jan 30, Feb 2, 3, 5: Red Cross blood drives will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Greater NY Red Cross building located at 520 West 49th Street, Manhattan. Schedule an appointment to donate today. 
  • Jan 31: Interesting panel this week in NYC highlighting some very relevant issues: Humanitarianism in an Inhuman Era 
  • Feb 10: Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. fire prevention event will be in Manhattan. To schedule a future free smoke alarm installation and/or to volunteer to help make your community safer, please visit soundthealarm.org/nyc.


Monday, January 22, 2018

In Case You Missed It - Jan 22

Jan 5, 2017 - On one of the coldest nights of the year with temperatures falling to -5.8 degrees F with the wind chill factor, Red Cross volunteer, Dmitriy Pagul searches for fire affected-home in the Bronx borough of New York City.
(Photo: Marko Kokic)
Over the last 7 days, the Greater New York Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 265 adults and 78 children following 57 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities (see below).

Last Week in Review

Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • Jan 23, 26, 27, 29: Red Cross blood drives will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Greater NY Red Cross building located at 520 West 49th Street, Manhattan. Schedule an appointment to donate today. 
  • Feb 10: Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. fire prevention event will be in Manhattan. To schedule a future free smoke alarm installation and/or to volunteer to help make your community safer, please visit soundthealarm.org/nyc.

Monday, January 15, 2018

In Case You Missed It - Jan 15

Councilmember Vanessa Gibson lends a hand installing smoke alarms with Sound the Alarm.
Over the last 7 days, the Greater New York Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 635 adults and 175 children following 75 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities (see below).

Last Week in Review

Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • Jan 16, 19, 22: Red Cross blood drives will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Greater NY Red Cross building located at 520 West 49th Street, Manhattan. Schedule an appointment to donate today. 
  • Feb 10: Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. fire prevention event will be in Manhattan. To schedule a future free smoke alarm installation and/or to volunteer to help make your community safer, please visit soundthealarm.org/nyc.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

In Case You Missed It - Jan 8

@LIRedCross volunteers responding to canteen at this multi-alarm house fire in Glen Cove
as well as a firefighter funeral for Sea Cliff Fire Dept. -@disasterbuff
Over the last 7 days, the Greater New York Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 231 adults and 87 children following 79 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities (see below).

Last Week in Review

Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • Jan 8, 9, 12, 13, 15: Red Cross blood drives will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Greater NY Red Cross building located at 520 West 49th Street, Manhattan. Schedule an appointment to donate today. 
  • Jan 14: Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. fire prevention event will be in the Soundview section of the Bronx. To schedule a future free smoke alarm installation and/or to volunteer to help make your community safer, please visit soundthealarm.org/nyc


Wednesday, January 3, 2018

In Case You Missed It - Jan 2

Red Crossers rushing to aid stranded ferry passengers in the frigid cold.
Over the last 7 days, the Greater New York Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 255 adults and 118 children following 73 local disasters. 

Last Week in Review