In Case You Missed It

Red Cross and FDNY teaming up to #EndHomeFires in Queens with elected officials. (Photo: Aaron Tin)

From Jan 12-18, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 224 adults and 73 children following 51 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Saturday, Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Larinada Hooks teamed up with the FDNY and Red Cross to install free smoke alarms in Queens homes.
• Also on Saturday, CBS2, ABC7, NY1, amNY, Hoodline and PIX11 reported on the Red Cross helping 19 adults and 6 children after a fire on Metropolitan Avenue in Ridgewood (Queens).
• CBS2, News12, and ABC7 reported on the Red Cross helping over 50 residents after a fire and partial building collapse on School Street in Yonkers.
• In her latest monthly column in the Greenwich Sentinel, Metro New York North Chapter CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley calls on everyone to resolve to volunteer!
• 40-year EMT Chris Kalish shared this surprising reason for volunteering with Red Cross Disaster Health Services in this video short.
• Senator Steve Chan is helping to #EndHomeFires with this PSA for Get Alarmed NYC (also in Cantonese!)
• Last Thursday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 5 residents after a fire on 6th Avenue in Bay Ridge (Brooklyn).
• News 12 also reported on the Red Cross helping 5 residents after a fire on Washington Avenue in Belmont (Bronx).
• Our Metro New York North Chapter volunteers with our home fire safety program joined a community event hosted by Assemblyman Aron Weider in New Square.
• LongIsland.com reported on Assemblywoman Kassay collaborating with the American Red Cross to install free smoke detectors and perform fire safety checks for families back in December.
• Last Tuesday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 57 residents after a fire on 48th street after a fire on Sunset Park (Brooklyn).
• Red Cross volunteers Alex, Ellen and Doreen brought an engaging, age-appropriate fire safety lesson to Grandview Elementary, turning important reminders into memorable moments for students.
• First-time Power Red Donor, Nate shared that he donates for his wife and others like her who need blood in this video short.
• In this video reel, we highlighted how just before Thanksgiving, the Red Cross opened a shelter and helped over 100 families after a fire on Cottage Avenue in Mount Vernon (Westchester County).

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Jan 22: International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Even War Has Rules Class for January 2026
• Jun 15: Registration is now OPEN for Safety Town 2026! Calling all rising kindergarteners in Greenwich and beyond! Join us for a fun-filled week of safety education, hands-on learning, and meeting real-life community helpers.