Holly Jacoby and Ben Marple, two of our AmeriCorps members, deployed to the east coast recently to assist with Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. They're on assignment and doing well! Both are working in mass feeding and distribution. Our region has deployed many trained volunteers and three Emergency Response Vehicles to assist in relief efforts. We … Continue reading Update from the East Coast
Daylight Savings Time
A friendly preparedness reminder to check your smoke detectors and disaster supply kits, including your water supply! Try to do this every 6 months when Daylight Savings comes around. Although soda bottles are recommended, bleached and washed milk bottles such as the ones shown can be a great way to store your emergency supply of … Continue reading Daylight Savings Time
Superstorm Sandy Efforts Continue
The American Red Cross is continuing to assist in Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. A total of 45 trained volunteers have been deployed from our region and more are deploying daily. In addition to shelter stays, mental health services and other assistance, the Red Cross has a massive mobile feeding effort underway in Long Island and … Continue reading Superstorm Sandy Efforts Continue
Hurricane Sandy update
As the effects of Hurricane Sandy continue to be uncovered, our chapters have deployed 38 volunteers regionally to assist in relief efforts. More will be deployed in the coming days. We want to wish all of our volunteers the best of luck with their deployment! At this time, we are not taking spontaneous volunteers. A … Continue reading Hurricane Sandy update
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