Mending Fences, Finding PurposeA few days shy of the 2nd anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, a group of volunteers assembled in a Far Rockaway community center. They sipped coffee and made small talk while awaiting their marching orders for the day. “So, what brings you down to the… Oct 29 14October 29, 2014Article at Medium
It's Hurricane Season, Do You Have Bread, Milk?Bread and milk. Bread and milk … gotta get the bread and milk. Flashlights too. How many times have we all watched a crazed public—always at the last minute—raid the supermarket in the face of an impending storm? It's easy to laugh at this behavior.… May 27 14May 27, 2014Article at Patch.com
Tell Me About Your DayI’m sometimes asked what a typical day at the American Red Cross is like, often I’ll jest about the countless meetings and mind-numbing conference calls that dominate a lot of my time. Granted, there is a lot of planning that must go into disaster… Apr 11 13April 11, 2013Article at redcrossnyblog.org
Looking Back at Sandy, Through the Eyes of a ChildBy Sam Kille, Regional Communications Director, American Red Cross Greater New York It’s hard to believe that it has now been three months since Superstorm Sandy slammed the northeast—even harder to believe that so many are still reeling from… Jan 28 13January 28, 2013Article at redcrossnyblog.org
Hurricane Isaac Relief: "Bringing people together to help them get through the worst day, or sometimes weeks, of their lives."By Sam Kille, Greater New York’s regional communications director, was deployed to Louisiana for a week as part of the American Red Cross Advanced Public Affairs Team (APAT). APAT members are tasked with sharing the story of Red Cross disaster relief… Sep 06 12September 06, 2012Article at redcrossnyblog.org
Video: Hurricane Isaac RecoveryHurricane Isaac caused power outages and flooding across the Gulf Coast of the United States. The American Red Cross is providing warm meals to shelter residents and affected communities with the support of the Southern Baptist Convention. Sam Kille,… Sep 02 12September 02, 2012Article at American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom
When It Rains, It PoursBy Sam Kille, American Red Cross Monday morning, the email hit my inbox, "Pack your bags. Get a staff card. I'll be calling you in a few minutes." Several phone calls later, "Go to Mobile or Pensacola ... no, go to Orlando ... no, go to... " until I… Jun 27 12June 27, 2012Article at redcrossnyblog.org
Looking for Coffee, Finding HopeSam Kille, our region’s Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations, discusses his deployment to New England as part of the American Red Cross' Advanced Public Affairs Team, in response to a series of tornadoes that hit several Massachusetts’… Jun 06 11June 06, 2011Article at redcrossnyblog.org
Video: Tornadoes Devastate Springfield, MA - YOU Can Help!Sam Kille, an American Red Cross spokesman, tells how you can help victims of disasters like the tornadoes that destroyed homes and businesses in places like Springfield, MA. June 2, 2011. Jun 03 11June 03, 2011Article at redcrossnyblog.org
The Other FloodSam Kille, our region’s Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations, was down south last week as part of the Red Cross’s Advanced Public Affairs Team, reporting on the response to flooding along the Mississippi River. Below is a candid look at… May 17 11May 17, 2011Article at redcrossnyblog.org
Mississippi River FloodingSam Kille, our region’s Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations has been down south all week as part of the Red Cross’ Advanced Public Affairs Team reporting on the our response to flooding along the Mississippi River. May 13 11May 13, 2011Article at redcrossnyblog.org
