Through April 30, 2008 in Staten Island, the Chapter:

• Responded to 44 fires and other emergencies
• Assisted 124 adults and children with food, shelter and/or counseling following a disaster

Notable Activities in 2008:

2-Alarm Fire on Jules Drive
After a 2-alarm fire destroyed a private two-story house at 63 Jules Drive in Graniteville, Staten Island, on January 8, Greater New York Chapter disaster responders came to the aid of 9 adults and 4 children who fled the dwelling. Red Cross provided them with compassion and care in the form of food, beverages and blankets. Two households of 8 adults and 4 children ranging in age from 5 months to 6 years old were also provided with emergency overnight housing.

Contact:
718-983-1600 or send e-mail

Address:
1424 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314

Driving Directions:
From the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, take the POW/MIA Memorial Hwy/S.I. Expressway I 287 toward the Goethals Bridge to the Richmond Avenue exit (Exit 7). Bear right on the exit ramp and turn right onto Richmond Avenue. After two blocks you will see the area office across the street from the S.I. Hotel.

Bus Line: S44 or S94