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id: 2ef645fabd
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 10:59 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:49 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Red Cross opens reception center for Flatbush collapse families

The American Red Cross and New York City Emergency Management opened a reception center at the Flatbush YMCA. The city also set up an emergency relief fund for affected families.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [American Red Cross](/new-york/wiki/american-red-cross.md), [New York City Emergency Management](/new-york/wiki/new-york-city-emergency-management.md)

## Coverage

- [Brooklyn Paper](https://www.brooklynpaper.com/flatbush-building-collapse-relief-nov-12/), 2026-11-12 10:59 EST: Red Cross, city agencies offer relief after deadly Flatbush building collapse
- [ABC7 New York](https://abc7ny.com/post/how-help-victims-brooklyn-building-collapse/20036791/), 2026-11-12 17:49 EST: Flatbush community helping victims of fatal collapse in Brooklyn

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