Buffalo Ledger

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) is sponsoring an American Red Cross disaster preparedness training session and hands-only CPR class on Wednesday, September 25 at Union Pleasant Elementary School, 150 Pleasant Ave. in Hamburg. The presentation, which will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., coincides with National Preparedness Month.

“We all know that bad weather, fires and other emergencies can strike at any time, and we need to be ready to protect our families and our community,” Senator Gallivan said. “The Red Cross can help us prepare for and respond to the types of disasters most likely to occur in Western New York. I encourage interested residents to sign-up for these free sessions.”

The “Be Red Cross Ready” preparedness program will begin at 5 p.m. Participants can also sign up for a “Hands-Only CPR” class.

"Disasters can happen any time, often without warning, changing lives forever in just minutes," said Nick Bond, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross of WNY. "In those times, the American Red Cross of Western New York is there to help families prepare for, respond to and recover from life's emergencies. Whether it's preparing your homes and loved ones for a home fire or weather-related emergency or taking a lifesaving course like Hands-Only CPR, we are grateful to partners like Senator Gallivan who support our mission-driven work. This National Preparedness Month and year-round, we encourage families to join our mission by becoming Red Cross Ready and training for the moments that matter."

To register and view the full schedule of events, call the Red Cross at 716-878-2353.

You can also help keep loved ones safe by downloading the free Red Cross Emergency app. This simple and easy-to-use resource allows users to customize 40 different weather alerts with fast notifications and provides step-by-step guides to help families prepare for weather-related emergencies. Download for free at Apple, Amazon or Google app stores or visit RedCross.org for more information.