Each year, the American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 67,000 disasters nationwide, including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses), hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills and other natural and man-made disasters. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.

The Lion's Club accepts donated eye glasses. Drop off located at Sacco Eye Group. Take the first right after University Plaza (Tully's) heading east. Located directly across the street from Time Warner Cable on the right hand side.

Broome County Emergency Services are made up of four divisions: Emergency Dispatch/911, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Prevention and Control. These different services provide planning, training, resources, response, warning, coordination, and information to assist in preparing for and responding to emergency situations and disasters.

When a disaster happens, your local Red Cross can provide aid such as:

Temporary shelter

Basic hygiene items

Financial aid for food, clothing, replacement medications and medical supplies, infant supplies, and other necessary items

Crisis counseling

Assistance with funeral costs

Referrals to community agencies for long-term aid

The Red Cross responds to approximately 70,000 disasters in the United States every year, ranging from home fires that affect a single family to hurricanes that affect tens of thousands, to earthquakes that impact millions. In these events, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, health and mental health services to help families and entire communities get back on their feet. Although the Red Cross is not a government agency, it is an essential part of the response when disaster strikes. We work in partnership with other agencies and organizations that provide services to disaster victims

Local Contact: 585-241-4400

Must have a disaster

ServiceMaster Contract Cleaning Services by Ross makes carpets, flooring and upholstery look their best by offering the following commercial cleaning and maintenance programs.

Commercial Carpet Care

Heavy traffic, weather conditions and even the occassional dropped cup of coffee are just a few of the hazards that the average commercial carpet might be subject to. We follow the recommended cleaning procedures of your carpet's manufacturer to ensure that your business looks it's very best every single day.

With our green cleaning materials and methods we can help you maintain a healthy workplace that is good for your employees, clients and the environment.

Hard Surface Floors

Hard floor surfaces such as vinyl, ceramic, stone, tile and wood each call for specific products and methods of care to maintain the best possible appearance for your facility. The professional staff at ServiceMaster Contract Cleaning Services by Ross utilizes business leading practices to extend the life and looks of your hard floors.

Upholstery Cleaning

Your facility makes a statement to your customers, guests, and the outside world. Let us care for your upholstery, fabric office systems, and other fabric surfaces that can accumulate dirt, dust, and grime.

Carpet and hard surface floor care by ServiceMaster Contract Cleaning Services by Ross in Canastota, New York helps

Maintain your professional appearance

Reduce wear, especially in high traffic areas

Extend the life of your flooring investment

Enhance slip resistance of hard surface floors, increasing safety for employees and customers

Delaware County has developed a functional needs registry for residents with limited mobility or special needs, in order to provide individual notification during an evacuation, and to alert and enable emergency personnel to assist such individuals in the event of an emergency.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, antiques, building materials and more to the public. Proceeds are used to build homes, community, and hope locally and around the world.

The American Red Cross has the International Tracing Program, which provides assistance to families separated by war, internal conflict, or changing world conditions.