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Long Island Hurricane Press Conference

From June 2-8, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 182 adults and 38 children following 40 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Saturday, over 75 team members, staff, and volunteers worked together to ensure preparedness and efficiency in our operations in the regional full-scale exercise.
• News 12 reported on the Red Cross over a dozen residents after a fire on Villa Avenue in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx.
• Former FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Deanne Criswell shared why it's never too late to join emergency management in this video short.
• NY1, Hoodline, CBS2 reported on the Red Cross assisting families after a fire on Lafayette Avenue in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn on Wednesday.
• Last Tuesday, News 12, Mid-Hudson News, CBS2, and the Rockland County Times reported on the Red Cross setting up a reception center at the Nyack Senior Center to assist 13 families after a fire at the Nyack Plaza apartment building.
• Congratulations to our Metro NY North Chapter associate board member Jason Wein on being recognized with the William H. Spurgeon, III Award.
• Last April we collected 81 units of lifesaving blood at the New York International Auto Show. This highlight video captured the amazing event!
• Councilmember Pierina Sanchez thanked the Red Cross and other city agencies for assisting residents after a fire on Andrews Ave South in the Bronx. News 12 reported on the fire.
• We celebrated volunteer Carol Mills for receiving the 2025 Harriet Demarest Congeniality Award in this post.
• Last Monday, the #LIRedCross, Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Commissioner Rudy Sunderman and partners from across Long Island joined together in a press conference to talk about steps the organizations have taken to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• SAVE THE DATE Oct 22: This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the Long Island Heroes Celebration. Join us for a morning of breakfast and inspiring stories, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items.
• We’re Hiring: Sr. Volunteer Engagement Specialist
• June 13: Ft. Hamilton is celebrating its 200th birthday with vendors, food trucks, fireworks and live music. Open to the Public with Registration. Free for DoD & ID card holders as well as Club Members.
• June 19: Blood Drive Sponsored by Delta Airlines at 520 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org (Use Sponsor Code: DeltaNYC)