By Violet Chazkel In Fort Carson, Colorado, a group of dedicated volunteers on the American Red Cross Animal Visitation teams have been making a wonderful impact on the military community. From July 24 to July 28, a heartwarming initiative, known as the “Dog Days of Summer”, campaign, provides a unique gift to staff and patients […]
Red Cross responds to nearly twice as many large disasters in U.S. as a decade ago; Colorado and Wyoming at risk for wildfires, flooding and extreme heat During National Preparedness Month in September, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming urges everyone to prepare for worsening climate disasters and extreme weather affecting Wyoming, which […]
By Kim Mailes, American Red Cross After numerous deployments, I’ve discovered that every American Red Cross disaster relief operation has its own unique obstacles. So, a volunteer must be flexible to meet challenges that can change from minute to minute. My recent Red Cross assignment to Guam tested my flexibility more than ever before. On […]
By Violet Chazkel Last year, trained American Red Cross Disaster Action Team members responded to nearly 70,000 fire-related disasters, helping individuals and communities at the scene when they face a home fire and begin recovering from the devastating outcomes. On June 19th, 2022, Karl Cunningham and his wife, Sheryl Freeman-Cunningham of Boulder, Colorado encountered […]
By Violet Chazkel, Public Affairs Intern American Red Cross A Coloradan individual, preferring to stay anonymous, had just left his apartment to go to a baseball game when he heard yelling and saw smoke coming from the top floor of his building. Hearing sirens in the distance, he knew there was a fire in his building. […]
By Emil Joensson, Public Affairs Intern American Red Cross This past April, a tornado devastated parts of Arkansas. Ruby Richman was among the hundreds of people affected by the storm. “It is hard to explain. To look around you, and everything you knew, is gone. In four minutes, your whole world, your life, has been […]
Red Cross Wildfire Response Updates It’s officially wildfire season! Titan Fire in Las Animas County, Chris Mountain Fire & Coal Mine Fire in Archuleta County & Spring Creek Fire in Garfield County are currently burning. TITAN FIRE – Las Animas CountyJune 29, 2023, 6:30 p.m. The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is responding to […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs How to prepare before a wildfire: Stay Informed: Ensure you have access to alerts and notifications, even during a power outage. This will help you monitor conditions and receive instructions from local officials. Register for free emergency alerts from your community and stay […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, and it serves as a reminder to be prepared in case a dangerous wildfire affects your neighborhood. The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming understands the importance of keeping households safe during these challenging times. With […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Paul Hyde is no stranger to the American Red Cross. He first began volunteering years ago when he lived in Indiana. “This is the second time around volunteering with the Red Cross both here in Colorado and Indiana. I enjoy working as a […]