Hightstown council recognizes Red Cross with proclamation

Hightstown Mayor Larry Quattrone and council members declared March “American Red Cross Month” at the borough council meeting this week., Ten volunteer Hightstown High School students of the Red Cross Club and advisers were in attendance., “After 25 years of community service, we are proud to present this proclamation to you tonight,” said Mayor Quattrone. “The American Red Cross has always been there for people who are struggling and in need. The organization and its members provide a service that we are all indebted to and thankful for. Thank you for your service.”, The American Red Cross New Jersey Region serves a population of 8.8 million in New Jersey. In 2016, the American Red Cross of New Jersey responded to 767 local disasters, helping 1,800 families displaced by home fires., In addition, the organization collected more than 89,160 units of blood through blood drives and donation centers, trained 116,154 individuals with life-saving skills in preparedness, CPR, AED use, first aid and aquatics, and provided 3,516 military family case services with emergency messages, helping families find assistance and/or get counseling and referrals. These services are made possible by the contribution of time from 5,305 volunteers.