Chemung | Livingston | Monroe | Ontario | Schuyler | Seneca | Steuben | Wayne | Yates
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 URGENT: Please Respond Immediately! If you wish to remain an Emergency Services Volunteer for the Finger Lakes NY Region please complete this quick survey. This survey will facilitate our migration to a new system and it is important that you respond as soon as possible. THANK YOU.
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Potential Incident in Corning, NY
 A residential explosion destroyed at least one home, damaging several more nearby and knocked out power for at least 15 homes. Further details have not been confirmed at this time. There is no need to respond at this time, but nearby volunteers should be prepared for a potential call-down and sheltering incident. Thanks to all volunteers who remain alert and available to respond to unforeseen incidents!
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SPC Storm Reports 7/26/12 Click for complete report of severe weather on Thursday.
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Severe Storm in Elmira, NY
A tornado touched down on Thursday around 4pm in Elmira. The American Red Cross has sheltered approximately 53 people overnight.
Power and phones were disrupted and acceptability to this part of the region is still limited. Parts of Steuben County were also impacted.
Sixty-five volunteers assisted with response and recovery efforts:
Greater Rochester/West Ontario: Tim Brown (LOG), Bruce Fenton (CC), Gayle Lazoration (CC), Diana McLaughlin (SS), Bonnie Nolen (CC), Sarah Perkins (DA), Susie Richie-Dubler (ERV), Michael Riley (ERV), Peter Roche (DMH), Alvani Santos (HS), Bipin Shah (HS), Christeen Steerman (DMH), Gregory Thomas (LVC), Melissa Tieslink (SH-FNSS), David Warren (CC), Maggie Bounds (CC), Roger Kessler (DA/LOG)
Greater Steuben: Michael Garner (DA), Michael Garner (DA), Arleen Hefner (SH), Colleen Kean (PA), Carolyn Kolczynski (DA), Brian McConnell (OM), Lorraine Morris (SH), Gail O'Neil-Merchant (HS), Taryn Rolosn (SH), Ruth Walters (DA)
Sullivan Trail: Marcia Allen (SH), Gaylord Allen (SH), Pamela Ameigh (SH), James Antes (LOG), Bob Bell (PA), Shaeleena Bowers (SH), Jim Brown (RCM), Cindy Chandanais (DMH), Kent Collier (SS), Donna Davis (SH), Frank Davis (RCM), Sharon Erway (SH), Tara Ferriter, Barbara Fudge (HS), Clint Fudge (RCM), Vincent Gininnini (LOG), David Goodwin (SH), Jim Headley (FF), Ron Headley (DA), Margaret Kutchukian (SS), Steve Lawless (SH), Chuck LeFever (RCM), Eva LeFever (SWL), Tom McGarry (RCM), Julie Mucilli (SH), Joel Robinson (OM), Mary Roe (SH), George Sarno (SH), Nancy Schrijver (SH), Nancy Schwartzhoff (SH), Ed Steinhauer (DA), John Sullivan (FSI), Kristine Uribi (SH)
Yates County: Chet Briggs (SS), Hal Brink (SH), Anne Brink (SH), Sharon Tyo (SH-Manager), Chris Warriner (SH)
THANK YOU!!!
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DEPLOYMENT AVAILABILITY
Did you know you can submit your availability for an in-state disaster if you are unable to travel nationally?
You can!
Please continue to update your availability with you DSHR administrator.
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 Volunteers NEEDED
Park Avenue Festival
August 4 & 5
Rochester, NY
Red Cross will have an informational booth at the Park Av Festival August 4 & 5 that will include the ERV (emergency response vehicle). We will be providing information about the program and services Red Cross has available. Volunteers are needed to staff the booth on both Saturday and Sunday in 2-hour shifts 10 AM - 12 noon; 12 noon-2 PM; 2-4 PM and 4-6 PM. Questions or if you are interested in helping to staff the booth, contact Bernie at Bernadette.Bowie@redcross.org or 585-241-4487
Steuben County Fair
August 14-19
Bath, NY
We are looking for volunteers to sit at the information booth at the Steuben County Fair in Bath. The Red Cross will be sitting with representatives from other services such as 911, and our goal is to bring public awareness to the services we provide as well recruit new volunteers! If you are willing to help, please email Taryn Roloson taryntaft@yahoo.com by August 9th.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DRILL
Last Thursday, the American Red Cross participated with the Livingston County Department of Health on a functional needs drill at the former Livonia Middle School in Livonia. As part of the drill, the American Red Cross registered clients into a shelter. If the client had special needs, they met with the Livingston County Department of Health to ascertain their needs. A total of 50 clients were served during the drill.
Both Red Cross Chapters in Livingston County, the Northern Livingston County Chapter and the Clara Barton Chapter participated in the drill.
Red Cross volunteer and paid staff working at the drill were: Joan "Shawnie" Kingsbury, Bradley W. Lowell, Joy Perovich, Terri, Alex, and Katlyn Spurlock, Janet Craft, Holger Stave, Ellen Spink, Alyse Meyers, David W. Parish, Elders Maisey and Stoddard, Lee Cookingham, Sandy Shaw, and David A. Parish.
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Ontario County Fair
Last week, July 24 through 28, the DeKalb motorcycle that was auctioned off as a contribution to the American Red Cross was displayed at the Ontario County Fair. Holger Stave and Sonia Henry (right) checked it out during their volunteer time at the fair.
The WOC office had a display booth providing information about all aspects of the American Red Cross just behind the motorcycle display. Other volunteers at the fair were Dennis Brewer, Maggie Miller, Sue Bennett, and Roger Kessler.
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Red Cross Launches Free Hurricane App
Whether you live where hurricanes strike or have loved ones who do, this is a must-have app. With Hurricane by American Red Cross, you can monitor conditions in your area or where your loved ones are, prepare your family and home, find open shelters and let others know are safe even if the power is out.
Download the app now or search for "Hurricane by American Red Cross" in the iTunes or Google Play app stores.
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 Disaster Assessment Basics
August 6 6 PM
Greater Rochester Chapter
50 Prince St, Rochester
Disaster Assessment Basics is an instructor-led, basic level course. The course encompasses the tasks and responsibilities of the Disaster Assessment activity on a disaster relief operation. The course includes a section on local disaster incidents, which may be customized by the instructor for a local disaster program.
The Disaster Assessment Basics course is not a replacement for the Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment course; it is a complementary course developed for a different audience. This new course is designed for local community volunteers, primarily Disaster Action Team (DAT) members.
Disaster Services - An Overview
August 8 6 PM
Greater Rochester Chapter
50 Prince St, Rochester
An instructor-led, basic level course that provides an introduction to Disaster Services at the American Red Cross.
Disaster Kitchen Training
August 13 & 14
Corning, NY
Disaster Kitchen Training is an instructor-led, basic level course designed to give the participants the opportunity to learn how to work in a kitchen preparing meals for delivery to clients affected by a disaster. Participants will be preparing a meal during the class and must bring attire that will allow them to prepare food, load and unload emergency response vehicles (ERVs) and clean the kitchen and ERVs. The purpose of this course is for Red Cross and partner agency staff to work at a kitchen site and prepare large numbers of meals for those affected by a disaster. Activities at a kitchen site include: preparing the food in the kitchen and working in the yard area, supply area and mobile feeding area, if needed.
Disaster Health and Sheltering Course - Train the Trainer Event
Wednesday, August 15th, from 5-9 PM
Hobart & William Smith College Events Center
Gulick Hall Room #100
On Wednesday evening, August 15th we will be offering a Train the Trainer event to introduce Red Cross Disaster Health Service representatives to the Disaster Health and Sheltering Course. The objective for the Train the Trainer event is to prepare you to collaborate with nursing schools that wish to offer this course, it will prepare you to offer the course to nursing students and potential Red Cross community partners.
In order to prepare for the August 15th Train the Trainer event, you need to take Part 1 of the Disaster Health and Sheltering course, prior to August 13th. Please respond to this email for more detailed information about preparing for the course. If you are interested in registering for the course, please email Susan.Louis@RedCross.org or Arline.Cookingham@RedCross.org
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Disaster Action Team Orientation
August 15 6 PM
Greater Rochester Chapter
50 Prince St, Rochester
A small disaster such as a house fire can be just as devastating to a family as a large disaster--sometimes even more. Do you want to respond to local disasters year round? When a Red Cross chapter receives a call about a house fire or other local emergency situation, it is the Disaster Action Team (DAT) who responds. They go to the scene to assist the victims of the disaster with their immediate needs for food, clothing, shelter, and emotional support. This class introduces disaster volunteers to the responsibilities and privileges of DAT response.
Shelter Operations
August 20 6 PM
Greater Rochester Chapter
50 Prince St, Rochester
Shelter Operations is an instructor-led, basic level course designed to give
participants an overview of the American Red Cross policies and
procedures for setting up, running and closing a shelter during a disaster.
The course includes lecture and group exercises.
Shelter Simulation
August 22 6 PM
Greater Rochester Chapter
50 Prince St, Rochester
Shelter Simulation is an instructor-led, basic level course. The simulation
builds on the information presented in the Shelter Operations course and
provides participants an opportunity to practice working with procedures
for setting up, running and closing a shelter during a disaster.
Training & Event Calendar
We will continue posting upcoming training opportunities here, but you can also view future training and events on our Regional Calendar.
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Take a few minutes today to keep your skills fresh someone's life may depend on it.
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West Ontario DAT Team Volunteer Picnic
You are invited to our DAT picnic at Bristol Harbour Commons on August 22 from 5 to 7 PM. RSVP ASAP to Roger.Kessler@redcross.org. Please indicate how many of your family will attend. A "dish to pass" will be appreciated.
Greater Rochester Volunteer Recognition Event
The 2012 volunteer recognition and appreciation will be Wednesday, September 19 at the George Eastman House. Invitations will be going out around August 19 - so please RSVP! Take a tour of George Eastman's home, enjoy good food and celebrate the great work all of you do to support our Red Cross Mission.
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DAT and Other Incidents/Responses:
- Clara Barton: no incidents reported.
- Finger Lakes: 1 incident:1 case:3 individuals.
- Greater Rochester: 4 incidents:5 cases:17 individuals.
- Northern Livingston: no incidents reported.
- Souther Sector was busy with tornadoes, storms and flooding, but no unrelated cases were reported this week.
- Wayne County: no incidents reported.
- Yates County: no incidents reported.
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RED CROSS STAFF
Below is the list of staff for the Finger Lakes NY Region:
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Thank-you for your continued commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross
Shaun Hakiel (On behalf of Sadie Geisler) Finger Lakes NY Region
shaun.hakiel@redcross.org | 585-241-4469
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Serving the following New York Counties:
Chemung | Livingston | Monroe | Ontario | Schuyler | Seneca | Steuben | Wayne | Yates
Chapters:
Greater Rochester | American Red Cross in the Finger Lakes | Clara Barton #1 | Greater Steuben
Northern Livingston County | Sullivan Trail | Wayne County | Yates County
American Red Cross Office Locations:
Rochester | Corning | Canandaigua | Dansville | Elmira | Geneseo | Hornell | Newark | Penn Yan | Seneca Falls
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An archive of this week's and past eNews regional updates can be found on the regional Emergency Services volunteer website by clicking here.
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