Despite the best efforts of meteorologists and technology, Mother Nature showed how unpredictable she can be with Tropical Storm Danny.

N. BELLMORE, N.Y., Aug. 29, 2009 -- Fire gutted a Siems Court home Aug. 28, leaving a family of five homeless. Volunteers from the American Red Cross in Nassau County responded to provide relief.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2009 -- Tropical Storm Danny is expected to strengthen to hurricane status and could affect Long Island this weekend. In preparation, the American Red Cross in Nassau County is placing its volunteers on alert.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2009 -- With Tropical Storm Danny eyeing the Atlantic seaboard, the American Red Cross urges Long Islanders to get prepared now.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2009 -- The American Red Cross in Nassau County is committed to making Long Island safer by bringing lifesaving training to as many people as possible--even to young children.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2009 -- With the number one draft pick and talk of a new arena on the horizon, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the New York Islanders and the upcoming hockey season. And thanks to the Islanders' commitment to the community and nonprofits like the American Red Cross, fans can get great discounts on tickets while contributing to a worthy cause.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 24, 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 a new open house program - Get to Know Us, Before You Need Us!

MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2009 -- Though Long Islanders can breathe a sigh of relief that Hurricane Bill is tracking away from land, they should be prepared for severe weather conditions this weekend.

LEVITTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2009 -- Fire ripped through a Clay Lane home yesterday and volunteers from the American Red Cross in Nassau County responded to provide relief.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2009 -- Today marks a special anniversary for the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network. Sixty years ago, following the atrocities of World War II, nations met in Switzerland to revise and expand upon war-time protections that were originally inspired by Red Cross founder Henry Dunant in 1864.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2009 -- Though the tropics have been relatively quiet so far this summer, the American Red Cross reminds Long Islanders that hurricane season is far from being over and it only takes one storm to create a disaster.

BAYVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2009 -- Hundreds of Long Islanders flocked to Centre Island Beach Saturday to attend the 20th Annual Swim-A-Cross and Beach Bash BBQ. The event raised $15,000 for the American Red Cross in Nassau County.

BELLMORE, N.Y., Aug. 6, 2009 -- More than 200 young swimmers jumped into Newbridge Park Pool this morning to swim laps for the American Red Cross in Nassau County. Approximately $8,000 was raised through their efforts.