Less than two weeks into the new year, the American Red Cross Eastern New York Region has already provided emergency aid to more than 70 people affected by house fires.
The American Red Cross has a critical need for blood donors of all types -- especially type O -- and platelet donors, to help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks.
The Mohawk Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is providing emergency aid to 13 people after a hazardous material incident on Stark Street in Utica.
In preparation for the anticipated relief efforts from Florence, The Eastern New York Region of the American Red Cross deployed 21 local volunteers to assist.