2/23/17 UPDATE: Red Cross of Wyoming has closed their shelter in Basin. Those needing shelter were assisted with temporary lodging and immediate needs. If others have been affected by the flooding and need assistance, they should call the Wyoming Red Cross 24-hour Disaster Response Line: (307) 222-8272. If you have questions please contact Senior Disaster Program Manager Cindi Shank at (307) […]
By Bill Fortune Fire changes everything. One day you have your new home, new furniture and ready to start a life together. The next day you have nothing. “I didn’t even have a tooth brush or a comb,” said Sandy. She and her fiancé had purchased a home a little over two months ago. They […]
By Susan Poulter Photos by Susan and Don Poulter USS Yorktown was a highlight of the Red Cross Mission Summit in Charleston, SC. To reach the summit of a mountain sounds daunting…equally intimidating, is attending a Mission Summit for the American Red Cross as a new volunteer. I wasn’t sure if I had the necessary […]
Cheyenne, WY, Friday, February 17, 2017, UPDATE – Noon The Red Cross continues to support people affected by the ice jam flooding on the Big Horn River in Wyoming. Teams and supplies have moved to Basin,WY as the try to move with the ice jam so they can respond quickly. Students from Ms. Bennett’s Home Economics […]
Updated February 15, 2017. Power has been returned to the Teton Village area and roads are open. The Red Cross closed the warming center on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. __________________________________ Updated February 10, 2017, 10:00 a.m. The American Red Cross has opened a warming center at Jackson Fairgrounds, 305 W Snow King Ave, Jackson, WY […]
Boulder County Wildfires – Friday, February 10, 2017, 1:30 p.m. Update Boulder County OEM sent a tweet out to clarify fire status. The #RogersFire is 100 percent contained and evacuations are lifted, The #WagonWheelGapFire is NOT fully contained and evacuations remain in effect.. Red Cross remains on standby. ———————————————————————————————————— Boulder County Wildfires – Friday, February […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responds to calls for assistance, on average, twice a day across the region. Of the 147 people helped, at least 46 were children under the age of 18 including several infants. 20 of those assisted were age 60 or older. February is already off to a busy […]
Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles deliver meals to people recovering from tornado damage. Photo:American Red Cross The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending additional disaster workers to support the response to the devastating tornado damage in the southeast U.S. Typical deployments are 14 to 21 days depending on the needs of those […]