Tag Archives: American Red Cross

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Response

Posted on August 30, 2017 by longislandvc

HURRICANE HARVEY DISASTER RESPONSE As Texas continues to battle the flooding and aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the Long Island Volunteer Center is in communication with Points of Light, our national network, and partners about response needs and ways we can … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Outreach, Disaster Assistance, Disaster Relief & Response, Donate, FEMA, HandsOn Network, LIVC, Long Island Volunteer Center, Points of Light, Service, Uncategorized, Volunteer | Tagged American Red Cross, Community Outreach, Disaster Assistance, Disaster Relief & Response, donations, Houston, Hurricane Harvey, LIVC, long island volunteer center, NVOAD, Texas VOAD, Volunteers | Leave a comment

8th Annual Long Island Volunteer Fair to Celebrate “Make a Difference Day”

Posted on September 18, 2015 by longislandvc

8th Annual Long Island Volunteer Fair to celebrate “Make A Difference Day” Saturday, October 17, 2015 features over 50 participating agencies, two community service projects to engage attendees, a blood drive, and disaster volunteer recognition Long Island, NY – September … Continue reading →

Posted in Blood Drive, Donate, LIVC, Long Island Volunteer Center, Long Island Volunteer Opportunities, Points of Light, Service, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Youth | Tagged "Beacon of Hope", American Red Cross, Blood Drive, Community Outreach, community service, domestic violence victims, Donate, donations, Farmingdale State College, Gannett Company, homeless veterans, LIVC, Long Island, long island volunteer center, Make a Difference Day, Newman's Own, Opportunities, Points of Light, USA Today, volunteer, Volunteers, Youth | Leave a comment

LIVC through a Human Resources Perspective

Posted on July 22, 2015 by longislandvc

The Long Island Volunteer Center through a Human Resources Perspective Kristin Damato, a recent graduate of SUNY New Paltz, joined the Long Island Volunteer Center team in June as an intern to fulfill a Summer Disaster Practicum course. This course … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Outreach, Disaster Assistance, Disaster Relief & Response, Emergency Preparedness, Hurricane Sandy, LIVC, LIVOAD, Long Island Volunteer Center, Long Island Volunteer Opportunities, Service, Super Storm Sandy, Superstorm Sandy, Uncategorized, Volunteer | Tagged Amanda Glazer, American Red Cross, Babylon Emergency Preparedness Festival, Bideawee, Community Outreach, community service, Diana O'Neill, Disaster Assistance, Disaster Relief & Response, Emergency Preparedness, Fran Yellico, Hurricane Sandy, Joan Imhof, LIVC, LIVOAD, long island volunteer center, LTRG, Michael Raab, Nassau County OEM, Nassau County Storm Recovery Liaison, Shinnecock Indian Nation, Simone Leo, Strawberry Festival, SUNY New Paltz, Super Storm Sandy, Superstorm Sandy, volunteer, Volunteers | Leave a comment

Emergency Preparedness Festival being held in Babylon to Prepare Families for Upcoming Hurricane Season

Posted on June 2, 2015 by longislandvc

Long Island, NY – May 29, 2015 – More than 2 years after Superstorm Sandy affected Long Island, many are still recovering from the damage and preparing for the possibility of another destructive storm. To mark the beginning of hurricane … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Outreach, Emergency Preparedness, Hurricane Sandy, LIVC, Long Island Volunteer Center, Service, Super Storm Sandy, Superstorm Sandy, Uncategorized, Youth | Tagged American Red Cross, Babylon Auxiliary Police, Babylon HAM Radio Operators, Catholic Charities, EmPower Solar, First Presbyterian Church Babylon, Health & Welfare Council Long Term Recovery Group, HWCLI, Neighbors Supporting Neighbors Babylon, NY Rising, PKAD Architects, State Farm, Sustainable Long Island, the BeesWell Project | Leave a comment

Mayors Day of Recognition For National Service Celebration

Posted on April 9, 2015 by longislandvc

In celebration of the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 7th, an Emergency Preparedness Day was held at the Salvation Army in Freeport. In collaboration with Mayor Robert T. Kennedy, the Freeport Office of Emergency Management, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Outreach, Corporation for National and Community Service, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety, LIVC, Long Island Volunteer Center, Recognition, Service, Super Storm Sandy, Superstorm Sandy, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Youth | Tagged American Red Cross, AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Community Emergency Preparedness Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, Cities of Service, Community Outreach, community service, Corporation for National and Community Service, Elisabeth Muehlemann, Emergency Preparedness Kits, Freeport, Freeport Office of Emergency Preparedness, Jose Guzman, LIVC, Long Island Long Term Recovery Group, long island volunteer center, Mayor Robert T. Kent, Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service, NY, Recognition, Richard Holdener, Salvation Army, Senior Corps, Stephanie D'Haiti, Super Storm Sandy, Superstorm Sandy, the National League of Cities, volunteer, Volunteers, Youth | Leave a comment

Blizzard Warning for Long Island & Vicinity: How to Keep Safe

Posted on January 26, 2015 by longislandvc

Be Prepared! Being prepared for an emergency is the best way to ensure that you and your loved ones will be safe in case of dangerous weather conditions. Due to the blizzard that is currently affecting Long Island, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Outreach, Emergency Preparedness, LIVC, Long Island Volunteer Center, New York State, New York State Governor's Office, Uncategorized | Tagged American Red Cross, Blizzard, Emergency Preparedness, High Winds, Hotline, LIVC, Long Island, long island volunteer center, Nassau County OEM, Newsday, Power Outage, Safety, Snow, Suffolk County OEM | Leave a comment

Red Cross Provides Tips for College-Bound Students

Posted on September 5, 2014 by longislandvc

Red Cross Provides Tips for College-Bound Students “Learn what to do in an emergency by taking a CPR/First Aid/AED class before heading to school.” Posted September 03, 2014 , New York , New York Students heading off … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Outreach, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety, LIVC, Long Island Volunteer Center, Youth | Tagged AED, American Red Cross, Auto, Back to School, Cell Phones, College, CPR, Dorm, Emergency Kit, First Aid, Safe Exit, Safety | Leave a comment

Governor Cuomo Directs Flood Damage Assessment in LI Areas Impacted by Heavy Rain and Flash Floods

Posted on August 15, 2014 by longislandvc

Governor Cuomo Directs Flood Damage Assessment in Long Island Areas Impacted by Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Governor extends deployment of DFS Mobile Command Center to provide insurance assistance in Brookhaven on Friday and Babylon on Saturday and Sunday Governor … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Outreach, Disaster Assistance, Disaster Relief & Response, LIVC, Long Island Volunteer Center, New York State Governor's Office | Tagged American Red Cross, Babylon, Brookhaven Township, Community Outreach, Department of Financial Services, DFS Mobile Command Center, Disaster Assistance, Disaster Assistance Service Center, Disaster Hotline, Disaster Relief & Response, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Farmingville, Flood, Islip, Lindenhurst, LIVC, long island volunteer center, New York State Governor's Office, Office of Children and Family Services, Office of Mental Health, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Rainfall | Leave a comment

One Year Later: Long Islanders Still Suffering from Sandy

Posted on October 3, 2013 by longislandvc

One Year Later: Long Islanders Still Suffering from Sandy. One Year Later: Long Islanders Still Suffering from Sandy Rashed Mian and Christopher Twarowski One Year Later: Dozens of struggling homeowners rallied at Babylon Town Hall Saturday, Sept. 28. Many held … Continue reading →

Posted in Cleanup, Community Outreach, Disaster Relief & Response, FEMA, Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, Hurricane Sandy, LIVC, LIVOAD, LIVOAD Volunteer Recovery Center, Long Beach, Long Island Volunteer Center, Service, Super Storm Sandy, Uncategorized, United Way of Long Island, Volunteer | Tagged American Red Cross, Amityville, Babylon, Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant, Bayville, Ed Mangano, Family Service League, Freeport, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Insurance, LI Press, Lindenhurst, Long Beach, Mastic Beach, Mental Health Association, Nassau County, NY Rising Community Reconstruction Program, Sleepy's, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, Steve Bellone, Suffolk County | Leave a comment

Build a Disaster Kit to Prepare Your Family & Enjoy a Free Concert Featuring Huey Lewis & the News!!

Posted on August 12, 2013 by longislandvc

Are You Good & Ready? Build a Disaster Kit to Prepare Your Family on August 17, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre Then attend a free concert sponsored by Nassau County featuring Huey … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Outreach, Emergency Preparedness, LIVC, Long Island Volunteer Center, Uncategorized | Tagged Allstate Corporation, American Red Cross, Disaster Kits, Disaster Preparedness, Eisenhower Park Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, FEMA, Good and Ready, HandsOn Network, Huey Lewis & the News, LIVC, long island volunteer center, Nassau County Parks, Points of Light Foundation, Ready.gov, Safer Lives, The Allstate Foundation | Leave a comment