The American Red Cross in Eastern New York hosted a panel discussion with Albany-area business leaders for a dynamic conversation about the climate crisis and disaster readiness.

The changing climate is a humanitarian crisis for the communities and the people the Red Cross serves. The Red Cross stands on the frontlines with families and communities — responding to strengthening storms, record floods and widespread wildfires. Today the Red Cross is responding to twice as many large-scale disasters as we did a decade ago.

Our panelists shared their best practices and observations on how they adapt and respond to severe climate events. Panelist included: Mona Golub, Golub Corporation/Price Chopper Supermarkets ,Ellen Sax, MVP Health Care ,Havidan Rodriguez, University at Albany, SUNY, Marie Schnitzer, National Grid US, and Josh Moskowitz, American Red Cross Eastern New York Region Pier-Luca Bruno, Commercial Lending Advisors and American Red Cross Northeastern New York Board Member The event was moderated by Rose Miller, President, Suite Advice LLC and American Red Cross Northeastern New York Board Chair.

The discussion begins the first in a series to address the needs of our region and harness the collective power of key stakeholders to build more resilient communities. Visit our Eastern New York You Tube channel to listen in.