MINEOLA, N.Y., October 29, 2009 - New York Governor David Paterson declared a state of emergency today regarding the spread of the H1N1 (swine flu), and the American Red Cross is offering important tips for people who are sick or are taking care of someone with the flu.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2009 - Far too many Long Islanders do not realize that their local American Red Cross chapter is here to help them until disaster strikes. So, the Nassau Red Cross is opening its doors to the public with its open house program - Get to Know Us, Before You Need Us!

MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2009 -- The American Red Cross believes that the trick to having a fun Halloween is knowing how to remain safe. To help children learn about safety, the Nassau Red Cross will open its doors for a Halloween Safety Party, Friday, Oct. 30.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2009 -- Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Freeport, the American Red Cross in Nassau County is now able to bring more of its lifesaving courses to the South Shore of Nassau County.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2009 -- Volunteers from the American Red Cross in Nassau County have been placed on a heightened alert status due to wind and coastal flooding advisories that have been issued for the area.

MINEOLA, N.Y., October 13, 2009 - With the H1N1 (swine flu) virus spreading and seasonal flu season upon us, the American Red Cross is offering important tips for people who are sick or are taking care of someone with the flu.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2009 -- In the event of a Pandemic Influenza, everyone in the community will need to know how to prevent, prepare for and respond to this health emergency. To help the communities of Nassau County and its surrounding area, the American Red Cross in Nassau County has prepared a 1.5 hour program to help residents be prepared.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2009 - Fires are often called "silent disasters" because they generate little media attention and often affect only a few people when they occur. Yet for someone who has lost everything, a fire can be as devastating as anything else. The American Red Cross knows this all too well because it responds to over a hundred blazes each year in Nassau County alone--some of which have been deadly.

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2009 -- Fire swept through an Allen Street home last night, leaving eight people homeless. Volunteers from the American Red Cross in Nassau County responded to provide relief.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2009 -- The global Red Cross network is fully engaged in relief efforts for multiple disasters across Asia and the Pacific—and the American Red Cross is asking for your help.