MINEOLA, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2008 — As Long Island residents prepare Thanksgiving Day meals, the American Red Cross in Nassau County urges families to be cautious in the kitchen and to take action to prevent a home fire.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2008 – The Red Cross has designated December 13 “National Day of Giving for the American Red Cross” as part of its efforts to reach the $100 million fundraising goal for the Campaign for Disaster Relief, which the organization launched in September.

KINGS POINT, N.Y. -- If a major disaster like a hurricane were to strike Long Island, the American Red Cross would need thousands of volunteers to help man its shelters. Thanks to a partnership with the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the gap continues to dwindle.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2008 -- As wildfires rage through Southern California, volunteers from the American Red Cross are providing safe shelter, food and emotional support to evacuees.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2008 — The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are teaming up to send holiday cards to members of the military and their families in the United States and around the world.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2008 - Here on Long Island, it is easy to forget that only two months ago, Hurricanes Ike and Gustav devastated areas of the Gulf Coast. Yet for those who lost so much, the road to recovery will be long.

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2008 -- Fire damaged a Green Avenue home Oct. 30, and volunteers from the American Red Cross in Nassau County helped provide relief.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2008 -- For more than a century, the American Red Cross has proudly served those who have answered the call to duty. This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross in Nassau County reaffirms its commitment to our Nations bravest, especially those who carry the torch today and the families they often leave behind.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2008 – Learning CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can quite possibly mean the difference between life and death for someone suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest or other medical emergency.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2008 – A wind advisory has been issued for Long Island and the American Red Cross in Nassau County reminds residents to be prepared and exercise caution.