MINEOLA, N.Y., June, 8, 2010 – Experts predict this hurricane season to be an active one and the American Red Cross Chapters of Metropolitan New York are taking no chances.

MINEOLA, N.Y., June 1, 2010 -- Do you know Alex? Hopefully, none of us will get to know him or his friends Bonnie and Colin – just a few of the names that will be given to hurricanes in the Atlantic basin this hurricane season which officially begins today.

MINEOLA, N.Y., May 21, 2010 - The American Red Cross in Nassau County wants everyone to enjoy all that summer has to offer -- and what would summer be without dips in the pool and trips to Long Island’s beaches. Yet for all the fun water can be, it can be equally dangerous if you don’t take a few precautions.

MINEOLA, N.Y., May 21, 2010 – The Atlantic hurricane season is upon us and the American Red Cross in Nassau County reminds Long Islanders that the time to prepare is now.

MINEOLA, N.Y., May 7, 2010 — Despite possible showers Saturday morning, the American Red Cross in Nassau County has no plans to cancel its 3rd Annual Cross Walk for Local Disaster Relief at Eisenhower Park.

WASHINGTON, Monday, April 26, 2010 — The American Red Cross is providing shelter, food, and comfort to people across the South as they deal with the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes that swept through the area over the weekend.

PLAINVIEW, NY, April 22, 2010 -- A Rosalie Court home was gutted by fire after being struck by lightning this afternoon.

FREEPORT, NY, April 20, 2010 -- The Nassau County Chapter of the American Red Cross provided food, shelter and clothing to a family of four after a fire destroyed their Westside Avenue home Monday night.