In Case You Missed It

#LIRedCross opened a shelter for displaced residents after a fire in Baldwin, NY. (Photo: Margaret Sukhram)

From June 23-29, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 203 adults and 59 children following 43 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, Newsday, News 12, Long Island Life and Politics, ABC7, Patch, Daily Voice and LongIsland.com reported on the #LIRedCross opening a reception center and then transitioning to a shelter to assist the residents impacted by the fire on Merrick Road in Baldwin, NY (Nassau County).
• Last Friday, News 12, CBS2, ABC7 and Hoodline reported on the Red Cross assisting 6 residents after a fatal fire on Jesup Place in the Bronx.
• Rachel R. recently welcomed our volunteers into her home as part of our Sound the Alarm home fire safety program.
• FDNY Deputy Chief, Michele Fitzsimmons, spoke on what motivates her advancement and work in emergency management in this video clip.
• Last Thursday, NY State Senator Gustavo Rivera sponsored a blood drive at Fordham University.
• We posted this video highlighting a Memorial Day fire where the Metro NY North Red Cross assisted 13 adults and 2 kids after a 2-alarm fire at Bari Manor in Croton-on-Hudson (Westchester County).
• Last Wednesday, the Daily Voice reported on the #MetroNYNRedCross assisting residents after a fire on Nepperhan Ave in Yonkers, NY.
• We published this article on how youth sports coach, Dominick Vulpis, saved the life of one of his former athletes, Michael McManamon, who was choking during dinner.
• During the heatwave, 4-legged Red Cross volunteer, Mayhem, reminded everyone to never leave your pets in the car on a hot day.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• 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)
• Enjoy sunshine vibes & saving lives! Come to give blood, platelets or plasma July 1-14 & get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while they last. You can personalize these one-of-a-kind shades with a blood type sticker. Book an appointment: https://rcblood.org/40dHHw4