MINEOLA, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2010 – All eyes are on Hurricane Earl and the effect it may have on Long Island. Though the very eastern end of the island seems likely to receive the brunt of the storm, the Nassau County Chapter of the American Red Cross is finalizing its plans.

WHAT: The Nassau and Suffolk County Chapters of the American Red Cross will hold a bi-county press conference to discuss Long Island’s current level of Hurricane Preparedness.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2010 – Today, Tropical Storm Colin became the third named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season and though it is still far out in the Atlantic, its projected path takes it close to the East Coast

MINEOLA, N.Y., July 27, 2010 – Accidents can happen at any time, which is why the American Red Cross constantly urges people to enroll in lifesaving courses like First Aid and CPR. However, it is far too easy to forget our four-legged friends—that is until now.

MINEOLA, N.Y., July 27, 2010 — With an extremely active hurricane season looming, an oil spill in the Gulf that could make matters even worse, and local disasters such as flooding and home fires, the American Red Cross in Nassau County is launching today a new disaster relief fundraising drive.

MINEOLA, NY, July 23, 2010 -- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Nassau County, effective until 1 a.m. The Nassau Red Cross encourages residents to monitor local media and review the following preparedness tips:

MINEOLA, N.Y., July 21, 2010 -- 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.