The American Red Cross, Metro NY North Chapter is helping 27 people after 4 emergencies in Westchester County between December 1 and December 7, 2025.
The Red Cross responded to help people affected by the following disasters in Westchester County:
- One household (three individuals) after a fire on Ride Street in Yorktown Heights (12/1/25)
- One household (three individuals) after a fire on Hillview Avenue in Yonkers (12/4/25)
- One household (two individuals) after a fire on Elm Street in Yonkers (12/7/25)
- Eight households (19 individuals) after a fire on Stoneleigh Plaza in Bronxville (12/7/25)**
**The Red Cross supported a reception center for residents impacted by this fire at Village Hall in Bronxville. Additional residents were able to self-relocate. Any residents in need of assistance with their recovery should call 1-877-RED CROSS (877-733-2767) and select Option 1 if they have not already connected with the Red Cross.
Any persons impacted by these disasters who need recovery assistance and have not already connected with Red Cross services should contact 1-877-RED CROSS (1-877-733-2767) and select Option 1.
HOLIDAY SEASON: Disasters don’t pause for the holidays — and neither do Red Cross volunteers. Our home fire responses spike nearly 20% nationwide during the holidays — when cooking and heating fire risks are higher. This holiday season, no gift is too small to make a difference. If you can, please donate at redcross.org.