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Red Cross Responders helping residents after a fire in Borough Park (Brooklyn).

From Jan 26-Feb 1, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 185 adults and 48 children following 75 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Since early morning Monday, ABC7, CBS2 and News12 reported on the Red Cross opening a reception center to support over 80 displaced residents after a fire on Grand Concourse in the Bronx.
• On Sunday, the Norwood News reported on the Red Cross helping 3 residents after a fire on Park Avenue in Fordham Heights (Bronx).
• Last Saturday, Newsday and News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 8 adults and 4 children after a fire on Woodbine Drive West in Freeport (Nassau County).
• News12 also reported on the Red Cross helping 18 residents after a fire on Glover Street in Westchester Square (Bronx).
• Last Friday, we joined FDNY for NY State Senator Stephen Chan’s fire safety event to help provide the community with information to keep them safe.
• Last Wednesday, News12 reported on the #LIRedCross helping 4 adults and 4 children after a fire on Downhill Lane in Wantagh, NY (Nassau County).
• News12 also reported on the Red Cross helping 8 adults and 3 children after a fire on 13th Ave in Borough Park (Brooklyn).
• This past December, when Washington state was struck by historic floods — Greater New York’s very own Deb Bausenwein stepped up to help.
• Watch in this video short how Mary started donating blood when one of her good friends was diagnosed with cancer.
• In this social post, Craig Burdett explains how he grew up donating blood--inspired by his mother who used to drive the whole family to the hospital during snowstorms so they could all donate when it was needed most.
• Red Cross Blood Account Manager, Shilpa Raju, shares this powerful reason to donate blood in this video reel.
• We highlighted in this video short how on Jan. 6, the Red Cross helped 60 residents after a fire on Madison Street in Ridgewood, NY.
• Red Cross Pet Therapy dogs Lulu, Tillie and Brodie attended a Yellow Ribbon event in Tarrytown, New York to support service members and their families as they prepare for reintegration after deployment.
• During a week of extreme cold, we shared 5 things to watch during winter storms through a Roblox animated video.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Help the Red Cross tackle a severe blood shortage & get rewarded. Come to donate blood or platelets Jan. 26-Feb. 28 and receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice in thanks. Your donation helps ensure lifesaving care isn’t delayed. Book today!
• Feb 7: Watch Operation 7 Save a Life on Saturday, Feb.7 on ABC7 with Red Cross discussing the recent blood shortage.
• Feb 21: Get Alarmed NYC comes to Central Harlem in Manhattan! Sign up here to help drive, educate or install.*

*Must be Red Cross volunteer with Volunteer Connection account to register.