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Fire in Hackensack Displaces Several Residents on Christmas Morning

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photos courtesy of City of Hackensack Fire Department

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, at 1232am members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department Second Platoon were dispatched to 64 Prospect Ave on activated fire alarm. While in route dispatch received multiple 9-1-1 calls from residents reporting a fire. Units arrived on scene and found a working fire in apartment B5 on the second floor. This quickly escalated to a 3rd alarm due to multiple rescue of residents on the fire escape including two children whose parents dropped them into the arms of firefighters below. The fire was quickly extinguished by an aggressive interior attack coupled with multiple rescues of residents on the Fire escape all with 18 on duty firefighters and assistance from mutual aid. No injuries were reported several residents were displaced and went to stay with relatives. The Red Cross assisted other residents. The fire under investigation by fire prevention.

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How to Stay Safe When Going Out During COVID-19

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The occurrence of Coronavirus shook the entire globe. Countries all over the world have enforced different policies and mechanisms to contain the virus. The most common is the imposition of lockdown. COVID-19 as commonly called is a contagious disease that has a mild to moderate effect on the respiratory system of the infected person. According to the World Health Organization, the most predisposed groups are elderly people, infants, and those who are suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular illness, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer. Government agencies, together with the health workers and advocates keep the public well informed about the virus.

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Looking to help Texas residents affected by Harvey?

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Here are several organizations and coordinated efforts coming to the aid of Texans:

The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate money on its website or to text 90999 to donate $10. The organization is also asking for volunteers. https://www.redcross.org/hp/harvey2
Other organizations include the Salvation Army https://salvationarmyhouston.org/, Samaritan’s Purse and Heart to Heart International.
The crowdfunding website Global Giving https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-harvey-relief-fund/ is trying to raise $2 million to provide “food, water, and medicine in addition to longer-term recovery assistance” to Harvey’s victims.
The crowdfunding service GoFundMe also has highlighted stories of people who are suffering as a result of Harvey.https://www.gofundme.com/raise-funds/hurricane-Harvey
The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center and Texas-based Carter BloodCare (1-877-385-724) are accepting donations https://www.donatingforlife.org/index.cfm?utm_source=website&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign=11.23.15-dfl-locations-page-website-find-a-blood-drive-link .
Several organizations are offering aid to displaced pets, including Dallas Animal Services https://dallascityhall.com/departments/dallas-animal-services/Pages/default.aspx and the SPCA of Texas https://www.spca.org/news_hurricane-harvey.
And the Texas Diaper Bank is assisting people with small children https://www.texasdiaperbank.org/ .

 

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Britain’s health service in a ‘humanitarian crisis’: Red Cross

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By Kate Holton
ReutersJanuary 7, 2017

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s health service is engulfed in a “humanitarian crisis” that requires the support of the Red Cross to use Land Rovers to transport patients, the charity said on Saturday.

Founded in 1948, the National Health Service (NHS) is a source of huge pride for many Britons who are able to access free care from the cradle to the grave.

But tight budgets, an aging population, and increasingly complex medical needs have left many hospitals struggling during the winter season in recent years, prompting headlines about patients being left to wait on trolleys for hours or even days.

The NHS rejected the Red Cross’ description and the Department of Health said it had injected an additional 400 million pounds ($490 million) to help with the demand, but the opposition Labour Party called on Prime Minister Theresa May to do more to tackle the overcrowding.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/britains-health-humanitarian-crisis-red-cross-100221224.html

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Ridgewood YWCA Offers Spring American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Recertification Courses

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May 13,2016
the staff of the Ridewood blog

Ridgewood NJ , YWCA Bergen County is offering its next American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Training Course June 6th through 16th, Lifeguard Recertification May 31st through June 2nd and Waterfront Lifeguard Training Module June 7th and 9th.

The American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Training course prepares students with the CPR, First Aid and lifeguard techniques necessary for employment as a professional lifeguard. Students must take and pass a swim test, which will be held on Wednesday, June 1st and Thursday, June 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at Darlington County Park, Upper Lake, 600 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ with a $10 swim test fee due at registration. Course will begin on June 6th and run through June 16, 2016 with classes held Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Darlington County Park. Participants must be 15 years of age or older. The course fee is $400.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Recertification Course, on Tuesday, May 31st through Thursday, June 2nd, will review and test all CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Skills. Participants must present current LGT Certification on first day of class. Classes will be held from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood, and the course fee is $150.

The American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Training Module will be held on Tuesday, June 7th and Thursday, June 9th. Participants must present valid LGT Certification and will be trained and tested in Lifeguard skills specific to murky bottom, non-surf facilities. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood, and the course fee is $100.

For more information or to register call the YWCA Membership Department at 201-444-5600, x400, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org.

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Red Cross To Sell Ridgewood Facility

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by Paul Nichols
Monday, Jul 20, 2015

The American Red Cross North Jersey Region has announced it will be placing its Ridgewood location at 74 Godwin Avenue on the market in the upcoming weeks. The move comes as part of the organization’s 2017 planning strategy is the utilization optimization of Red Cross facilities.

Currently, the Red Cross North Jersey Region operates out of 13 facilities, some of which are under-utilized and others that are in need of significant repair. The North Jersey Region is in the process of reviewing its real estate footprint taking into account its service delivery, volunteer operations, training locations and storage needs.

The vast majority of Red Cross program and services in Ridgewood and across the region are performed out in the community and not at the organization’s brick and mortar locations, the organization wrote in a statement. The Red Cross remains committed to ensuring residents in all of our communities, including Ridgewood, continue to receive Red Cross services.

https://bergendispatch.com/articles/36768635/Red-Cross-To-Sell-Ridgewood-Facility.aspx