In Case You Missed It

Red Cross Responders at the scene after severe flooding in Brooklyn. (Photo: Brownstoner, Lloyd Mitchell)

From Oct 27-Nov 2, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 123 adults and 73 children following 57 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Sunday, Team Red Cross ran the TCS NYC Marathon in support of the Red Cross. Congrats to the runners!
• Did you remember to check your smoke alarms when you fell back for Daylight Saving Time?
• Last Friday, we held a very spooky blood drive at GNY HQ and many donors like Linda weren’t frightened to donate even on Halloween!
• Ahead of Halloween, we shared creepy stories and partnered with NYC ACS to spread a message of safety while trick or treating.
• NY State Senator Gustavo Rivera was excited to sponsor his second blood drive of the year.
• The City reported on the Red Cross helping residents after the fatal flooding in Brooklyn.
• Last Wednesday, Newsday, Long Island Press, ABC7 reported on the #LIRedCross helping 3 residents after a fire on Pinetree Lane in Roslyn Heights, NY (Nassau County).
• The Norwood News also reported on the Red Cross assisting a family of 5 adults after a fire on E 187th Street in the Bronx.
• The Long Island Heroes Celebration may be over, but we’ve got a couple of reels where attendees share their thoughts and highlights from the event.
• The Massapequa Post published an editorial about the mission of the Red Cross and how heroes like Jennifer Keane embody the mission of helping others when needed.
• The Mayor of New Rochelle, Yadira Ramos-Herbert, teamed up with the Metro NY North Red Cross to install free smoke alarms and spread fire safety information to her constituents.
• Last Tuesday, News12 and Newsday reported on the #LIRedCross helping residents after a fire on Yale Street in Hempstead, NY.
• Jose Dominguez, CEO of the #LIRedCross shared what kind of weather emergencies to be prepared for during the fall and winter on News12.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Nov 5-9: Join our Disaster Cycle Services team for Winter Training Weekend! Training is available both in-person and virtually, with in-person courses hosted at GNY HQ in Manhattan. See the full calendar here. *Must be Red Cross volunteer with active Volunteer Connection accounts to register.
• Nov 14: Our own #LIRedCross CEO José Domínguez is being honored at the Phoenix Empowerment Awards Gala!
• Nov 19: You’re Invited! 🥂 Red CrossRoads Opening Party ❤️benefitting American Red Cross in Greater New York.