Get Prepared. Get Involved.

OEM TIP OF THE WEEK: GET PREPARED. GET INVOLVED. In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared March Red Cross Month. Nearly seven decades later, more than half a million people volunteer for the American Red Cross each year. Keeping with the spirit of volunteerism, OEM encourages New Yorkers to volunteer in their communities. Start by learning about the many ways you can get involved. Learn more about joining the American Red Cross in Greater New York Read the Tip of the Week online