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| Making Babylon homes safer by installing free smoke alarms in the community. |
Last Week in Review
- On Monday, Hoodline and QNS reported on the Red Cross helping five residents after a 3-alarm fire in Hunters Point (Queens).
- Last Saturday, MidHudsonNews reported on the Metro NY North Red Cross registering 3 people for recovery support after a fire in Peekskill (Westchester County).
- Also on Saturday, the #MNYNRedCross partnered with SUNY Rockland and Yonkers PAL to conduct a thunderbolt exercise, opening shelters and registration, to prepare our teams in the event of a disaster.
- Last weekend, #LIRedCross installed free smoke alarms with Suffolk County Legislator RJ Renna in Babylon homes.
- While installing free smoke alarms, we also celebrated the birthdays of Red Crossers Anthony, Glenn, and Jason.
- Video Short: New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin shares a PSA about the Red Cross’ lifesaving Get Alarmed NYC program.
- Watch as Barbara talks about why she donates blood with the Red Cross.
- QNS reported on the Red Cross registering five adults and three children for temporary lodging after a fire in Elmhurst (Queens).
- News12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 2 adults and 3 children with emergency assistance after a fire in East New York (Brooklyn).
- NYS Assemblymember Chris Burdick gave a shoutout to #RedCrossGNY after donating blood at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, alongside other NYS legislators.
- News12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 2 families after a fire in Midwood (Brooklyn).
- Last month, we celebrated #AAPIMonth with Red Crossers from our Disaster Action Team, Support roles, and Communications. #AteAndLeftNoCrumbs
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- Looking for a way to give back this month? Check out upcoming blood drives across Westchester and schedule your appointment today.
- June 17: We’re celebrating Latino blood donors with the launch of “Los Donantes” at Fordham University in the Bronx!
