Updated by Bill Fortune Pine Bluffs, WY, Sunday, July 31, 2016, Noon – The American Red Cross support for the people of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming has involved a number of resources from staff and volunteers to shelter trailers and cleanup kits. Today the Red Cross continued the support through individual client services where Red Cross […]
By Leila Roche with Photos by Joe Coleman/American Red Cross On the evening of July 28, the hail storm that impacted much of eastern El Paso County significantly damaged the Value Place Extended Stay where the David and Shelly Tighe and their family of seven were living. What was a disaster of broken windows and […]
By Amanda Fry DUBOIS, WY, Saturday, July 29, 2016 – For three Red Cross shelter volunteers in Dubois, Wyo., a visit to the weekly rodeo turned into an exciting event that ended in a victory for the intrepid team. Shelter volunteer Ginny Warner sponsored the team of three: Judy Howell, Bill Werner, and Amanda Fry. The […]
By Amanda Fry DUBOIS, Wyo.,July 29,2016, – Volunteers from the communities surrounding the Lava Mountain fire are gathering at the Red Cross Shelter at Dubois High School to help provide support to evacuees, residents, and emergency responders. Daily meals provided at the shelter have been a vital part of Red Cross outreach. Currently, Riverton resident […]
Update by Bill Fortune Pine Bluffs, WY, Friday, July 29, 2016 2 P.M. Update – Red Cross staff and volunteers continue to provide support for the people of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming who were affected by the severe storm that blew through the community Wednesday evening. ‘The Ring family, whose house was affected by a hail […]
Working with our Partners to Support Responders Denver, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, – The American Red Cross has been providing support for the search and rescue efforts on Green Mountain in Lakewood. Support began on Tuesday when our feeding team from the Mile High area delivered water and snacks along with an evening meal to […]
By Amanda Fry DUBOIS, WY, Saturday, July 309, 2016 5 P.M. Update – As firefighters work to bring the Lava Creek Fire under control, the Red Cross continues to provide community support for residents in and surrounding Dubois. The fire has currently affected over 13,000 acres, and was 20 percent contained as of Saturday, Incident […]
By Bill Fortune Behavioral Specialist BettyMarie Sullivan works with campers at Camp Corral. Photo by Arnett Luce/Red Cross The excitement was everywhere. The conversations were lively. The laughter was contagious. The noise level elevated. Kids being kids and doing what kids do best; enjoying the moment and the outdoors, renewing friendships and creating new […]
By Bill Fortune Hugo, CO, Friday, July 22, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Red Cross is rallying to help the people living in Hugo, Colorado, about 100 miles southeast of Denver. A water crisis developed Thursday with the discovery of contaminates in one water tower. Residents of Hugo have been advised not to drink […]
By Bill Fortune Behavioral Specialist Joe Zutell works with campers at Camp Corral. Photo by Arnett Luce/Red Cross The excitement was everywhere. The conversations were lively. The laughter was contagious. The noise level elevated. Kids being kids and doing what kids do best; enjoying the moment and the outdoors, renewing friendships and creating new […]