In Case You Missed It

Red Cross and NYCEM teamed up for a thunderbolt exercise to test our
readiness and improve how we respond to a major disaster in NYC.

From May 4-10, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 205 adults and 60 children following 38 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, Red Cross and NYCEM teamed up for a thunderbolt exercise to test our readiness and improve how we respond to a major disaster in NYC.
• Last Friday, PIX11 is reporting the Red Cross helped 31 displaced residents after a fire on Weirfield Street in Bushwick (Brooklyn).
• ABC7 and News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 9 adults and 3 children after a fatal fire on Third Ave in Mott Haven (Bronx) on Tuesday.
• The LI Herald, Daily Voice and Newsday reported on the #LIRedCross helping 14 residents after a fire on Raynor St in Freeport (Nassau County).
• Nearly one month after Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the islands of Saipan and Tinian, Maria Anguiano joined the hundreds of American Red Cross workers who are there to make sure people get the help they need.
• Video Short: Janez knows that if the roles were reversed, he'd want someone to donate blood for him.
• This video reel highlights the Red Cross helping 49 adults and 8 children after a fire on E 184th st in the Bronx back in March.
• Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Assemblymember Kwani B. O'Pharrow and Senator Siela Bynoe are helping to #EndHomeFires by teaming up with the Red Cross with these Sound the Alarm fire safety PSAs.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Big news for May donors! Come to give blood or platelets May 1-17 and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email from our partners at Amazon! That’s a major thank‑you for a major impact. Treat yourself while helping patients in need — win‑win! Book now.
• *May 16: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Queens!
• *May 30: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Babylon! 

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

In Case You Missed It

Red Cross Responders helping residents after Inwood fire.

From Apr 27-May 3, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 168 adults and 47 children following 34 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below) 

Last Week in Review

• Early Monday morning, CBS2, FOX5 and PIX11 reported that the Red Cross helped 16 families after a deadly fire on Dyckman Street in Inwood (Upper Manhattan).
• News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 12 families after a fire on Grand St in East Williamsburg (Brooklyn).
• On Sunday, CBS2 reported on the Red Cross helping 2 families after a fire on 93rd st in East Elmhurst (Queens).
• Last Saturday was a great day to help #EndHomeFires in Yonkers thanks to the 70+ team members who dedicated their day to sharing fire safety information with 85 families while installing 225 smoke alarms. Jeremey Hopwood covered the event for News12 Westchester in this feature!
• Last Thursday, Daily Voice, LongIsland.com and Patch.com reported on the #LIRedCross assisting 3 families after a fire on Fenwood Drive in Valley Stream (Nassau County).
• To help promote Pet First Aid Month in April, we put together this collage of our amazing four-legged volunteers in action!
• We had an incredible night of generosity at the 2026 Ruby Red & White Ball, raising over $1.3 million to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross and honoring Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti (Retired), Giovanna Miller and Crabtree Motor Group and Crabtree Family for their leadership and philanthropic commitment to community.
• We were proud to meet with BPJCC and Chaverim to relaunch our partnership to help make Boro Park homes safer and reduce fire risk — starting with prevention and preparedness.
• Last Tuesday, News12 Westchester, PIX11, CBS2 and Daily Voice reported on the Red Cross opening a reception center to help 22 families after a gas explosion fire on Riverdale Ave in Yonkers.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Big news for May donors! Come to give blood or platelets May 1-17 and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email from our partners at Amazon! That’s a major thank‑you for a major impact. Treat yourself while helping patients in need — win‑win! Book now.
• May 13: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Manorville!
• May 16: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Queens!
• May 30: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Babylon!