BRONX, NY  - The American Red Cross in Greater New York continues to support families after a partial building collapse on Billingsley Terrace in the Bronx on Monday, December 11, 2023, displaced nearly 200 people.

The night of the collapse, Red Cross responders supported residents at a reception center at the nearby PS 396. On Tuesday, New York City Emergency Management established a service center at Bronx Community College. There, Red Cross logistics, mass care, casework, disaster mental health, and health services team members have continued to support residents. As of December 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., the Red Cross Greater New York has provided 51 households (175 people) with emergency assistance, including emergency lodging assistance, meals, and other resources to meet immediate needs.

Red Cross caseworkers and other team members will continue to work with impacted residents to connect with government and nonprofit partner resources to assist with recovery. Affected residents will also be able to access disaster health and disaster mental health services from trained Red Cross workers.

Any impacted residents who need assistance and have not already connected with the Red Cross should call 
877-RED-CROSS (877-733-2767).

The Red Cross in Greater New York would like to thank all of the government and nonprofit agencies and community leaders who have come together to support the residents of this building. A special thank you to Bronx Community College for your gracious hospitality.

All Red Cross assistance is provided free of charge and made possible by the generosity of the public. To donate to Red Cross Disaster Relief and help people affected by disasters big and small, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. To become a Red Cross volunteer visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.