The following The following was submitted to the GeneseeSun.com for publication by Diana Clarkson, American Red Cross, Greater Rochester Chapter Board Chair. The opinions and attitudes expressed herein should not be misinterpreted as those of the GeneseeSun.com. It is the policy of the GeneseeSun.com to publish all letters to the editor provided that they are not profane. As both the Chair of the American Red Cross, Greater Rochester Chapter … [Read more...]
Livonia Family Displaced by Dryer Fire
LIVONIA – The American Red Cross is assisting the family whose house was damaged by a fire on Wilkins Tract Road Saturday morning. According to the Livonia Fire Department, no one was injured in the fire and the family is being assisted by the Red Cross. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Saturday Jan. 9, the Town of Livonia Fire Departments were dispatched for the report of a house fire on Wilkins Tract. First arriving units reported that smoke … [Read more...]
Red Cross Readies WNY for Winter on Anniversary of ‘Snowvember’
NYLON – As the one-year anniversary of 'Snowvember 2014'approaches, the American Red Cross is urging everyone, especially residents in Western New York, to prepare for severe winter weather. According to a press release from the Red Cross, the organization is offering free Citizen Preparedness Corps training both in person and online in partnership with New York State to provide residents with the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies … [Read more...]
Valiant WNY Red Cross Volunteers Rush to Fight Carolina Hurricane
NYLON – There is no question about it, Hurricane Joaquin is showing no mercy to South Carolina and parts of North Carolina, and volunteers with the American Red Cross are stepping up to the front lines to fight back. According to a press release from the American Red Cross, 16 volunteers from the Western and Central New York Region are to be deployed to South Carolina to assist the health organization's duties, which include sheltering, … [Read more...]
Red Cross Accepting Donations for Veterans’ Holiday Care Packages
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The American Red Cross is now collecting ordinary household items to give to military veterans and their families, who may be going through tough times this holiday season. According to a press release from the Red Cross, the Western and Central New York Region of the American Red Cross will be working with local groups, organizations, corporations, and individuals through through December 2015 to put together comfort care … [Read more...]
Clara Barton House to be Revived and Reopened to Public by Red Cross
DANSVILLE – The historic birthplace of the American Red Cross started by local war heroine Clara Barton is being renovated and repurposed as a community center and hub of operations for Red Cross volunteer training. Luke Nice with the Red Cross says that the vision is to completely revitalize the house and open it not only to Red Cross safety and preparedness training, but to local organizations and the community in general to use. "We want … [Read more...]
Red Cross Mobile App Streamlines WNY Emergency Flood Relief
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The American Red Cross has launched a response to weekend flooding across the Western and Central New York Region, and encourages residents to access live updating technology for instant access to emergency alerts and information. According to a press release from the Red Cross, free cleanup kits including mops, buckets, bleach and more at the Perry Fire Department Recreation Hall to help residents as they clean up after … [Read more...]
Red Cross Trains Community for Disasters
DANSVILLE – The American Red Cross will be hosting a Community Awareness training and preparedness event with citizen preparedness Corps Training, tours of the Clara Barton Chapter House, and a volunteer orientation next Sunday, at the Dansville Star Theatre, 144 Main Street. According to a press release from the American Red Cross, in partnership with New York State, the Red Cross will be offering two sessions of the Citizen Preparedness Corps … [Read more...]
Red Cross Fights Fire with Five-Year Preparedness Plan
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The American Red Cross has announced a five-year home fire preparedness campaign designed to reduce deaths and injuries resulting from house fires. According to a press release from Jay Bonafede with the Red Cross, their organization has launched a Home Fire Preparedness Campaign to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by home fires by 25 percent over the next five years. The Red Cross is asking every … [Read more...]
Red Cross Tips to Stay Safe in this Week’s Winter Blast
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The county is set to be locked into an intense battle with old man winter, as frigid temperatures and extreme windchills are expected for the rest of the week, and the American Red Cross has come forward with nine important steps local residents can take to stay safe during this hazardous weather. Wearing layers of lightweight clothing, like gloves and a hat, will prevent losing body heat. Knowing the signs of … [Read more...]