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| The Red Cross provided home fire safety information alongside Council Member Carmen De La Rosa (Photo Credit: X account of CM Carmen De La Rosa) |
From August 25 – 31, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 98 adults and 27 children following 30 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)
Last Week in Review
- Last Sunday, we provided preparedness information for disasters big and small to families at the Brentwood Salsa Festival.
- The #RedCross showcased its Yankees Community Service Award, displayed in the Disaster Responder area on #ThankfulThursday.
- Council Member Carmen De La Rosa thanked the Red Cross and other partners for participating in a two-day back-to-school giveaway event.
- We posted a #TBT video of a back-to-school safety challenge, created in 1994, in collaboration with FEMA and the Red Cross.
- Maria talks about her deployment experience building connections with migrant children in Midland, TX in this viral short video.
- Pacific Palisades wildfire survivor Missy Romoff #SlayedTheDayAway by inspiring others to be resilient while training for Team #RedCross at the #TCSNYCMarathon.
- Jaime explains how he rizzed up a girl by donating blood.
- Last Tuesday, LongIsland.com, Syosset Advance, Patch, the Long Island Press, Long Island Life, Newsday, and the Daily Voice reported on the #LIRedCross providing emergency assistance to 19 adults and 6 children after a fire in Woodbury (Nassau County).
- Also on Tuesday, News12 reported on the Red Cross providing temporary lodging to a resident after a fire in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn.
- We posted a viral short showcasing Red Cross efforts in assisting 4 families after a fire in Crotona Park East, the Bronx.
- We collaborated with Assemblymen Manny De Los Santos and Jordan J.G. Wright to produce an upcoming PSA on helping their constituents get free smoke alarms with the Get Alarmed NYC program.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- In celebration of the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS®, come to give blood Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with 1 of 4 special T-shirt designs, while they last. Open the bag to reveal which iconic design is yours! Book now: https://rcblood.org/43ZR8Av
- Get Alarmed – Manhattan (September 6): The Home Fire Campaign & FDNY are working together to host monthly “Mega Installation” events, starting in Upper Manhattan. Drivers, Educators/Documenters, Installers and Mass Care are all needed. Sign up through Volunteer Connection here.
- Sep 13: Join us for a fun and informative Pets and Service Animals Fair in Madison Square Park with expert tips, Go Bag demos, emergency planning, dog licensing, adoption info, free gear, and more.
