ARC/GNY Responds to Crane Collapse

A construction crane collapsed, damaging three buildings and destroying a fourth. Several buildings were evacuated due to safety concerns. In response, more than 50 American Red Cross in Greater New York (N.Y.) volunteers and employees sprang into action, opening a Reception Center/Family Assistance Center, providing food and beverages for some of the more than 300 firefighters and 150 police officers who responded to the accident and transporting displaced residents to a nearby YMCA. Also at the shelter were representatives from chapter partner agencies: the NYPD, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Department of Buildings, Department of Homeless Services and the Housing Preservation Department.