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American Red Cross Disaster Action Team member Brielle Hills, an Oceanside resident, outside the NCC’s physical education center that served as a county shelter during Hurricane Sandy.

As the wind drove rain across the parking lot of Nassau Community College American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) member Steve Bayer carried his clipboard through the school’s physical education center helping to oversee the sheltering of 365 people on Monday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/29/12

Remember Irene? Be prepared — it's hurricane season

Last August, Tropical Storm Irene hit Long Island hard, ravaging neighborhoods across the South Shore. There was massive flooding, thousands of downed trees and widespread property damage. more

8/9/12

The Red Cross: across the street, across the country, across the world

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene last August, the Red Cross provided shelter for some 5,000 displaced Long Islanders. more

3/8/12

Yash Shah, left, and Jason Dunleavy, were awarded for their volunteer work during Hurricane Irene.

Clarke H.S. students were honored by the Red Cross

Long Island Red Cross and Senator Kemp Hannon recognized Jason Dunleavy and Yash Shah, W.T. Clarke High School students, at a Red Cross Club meeting on Dec. 15 for volunteering at the Nassau … more

By Shannon Koehle | 1/12/12

Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald and Village Trustee John O'Brien, who serves as the deputy commissioner of the village's Office of Emergency Management, surveyed the damage caused by Hurricane Irene on Aug. 28.

Irene not so mean: Malverne, W.H. fare well during tropical storm

Downed trees and power lines were the extent of the damage left in Hurricane Irene’s wake — at least in Malverne and West Hempstead. While thousands of Long Islanders were ordered to … more

By Lee Landor | 8/31/11

The upstairs gym at the Red Cross shelter at Nassau Community College was packed with evacuees by Saturday afternoon.

Seeking Shelter

Thousands of people fled to the shelter that Nassau County and the Nassau County Red Cross set up for residents evacuated from the South Shore. These photos were taken late Saturday afternoon in … more

8/27/11

Nassau County has predetermined routes for evacuation in case of hurricanes. Follow the routes listed here if you need to evacuate.

Nassau County evacuation routes

In case of evacuation, Nassau County has set up Nassau Community College, SUNY Farmingdale and Locust Valley High School as evacuation centers for Hurricane Irene. Residents on the South Shore should … more

8/26/11

Tips for staying safe in the heat

The American Red Cross outlines important tips to follow in hot temperatures and high humidity, pointing out that 'the elderly and the very young are the most susceptible to heat illness.' Red … more

6/8/11

How to help the Japanese earthquake relief effort

The earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan two weeks ago has left thousands without shelter, food or water or in need of medical care. U.S. relief agencies such as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army have been assisting, but they rely on donations to fund the effort to get the Japanese people what they need. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/23/11

There is no doubt: CPR and AEDs save lives

On Feb. 3, Doug Oggeri suffered a massive heart attack after shovelling snow. Thankfully, his 18-year-old daughter, Colleen had learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the Police Athletic League. more

2/24/11

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