By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs Name: Fran Culler Location: Loveland GAP: DHS/Disaster Health Services Length of service: 3 years Deployments: 1 One of Fran Culler’s goals when she retired was to become a volunteer, but she’s had this little problem of “un-retiring,” over and over. A registered nurse with a half-century of […]
Many people do not know if the Red Cross can help their family, but the Red Cross is proud to be there for you and whoever you define your family to be. Our seven founding Fundamental Principles guide our services, and among them are: Humanity: We “ensure respect for the human being.” Impartiality: We are impartial to any “nationality, […]
Drowning can occur quickly and silently, wherever there is water. Join the Red Cross in keeping vigilant watch over our family, friends and neighbors this summer – and for life The following tips are layers of protection that will help people stay safe in and around the water: Do your part, be water smart! Ensure […]
Congratulations! Red Cross of Northern Colorado volunteer, Jessica Schwindt, for her recent graduation from Colorado State University. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica missed out on a graduation ceremony. Members of her NOCO Red Cross family did a noisy drive-by congratulatory event at her home in Evans, Colorado, along with two fire trucks from the […]
Every June, fire preparations amp up across Colorado and Wyoming. Due to our hot, dry summers with high risk thunderstorms, the likelihood for large fires is something the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming plan for all year. During fire season, fire managers use 5 different color-coded levels to help the public understand fire […]
A hotter-than-average summer is anticipated across most of the United States including in Colorado and Wyoming. The American Red Cross has steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. Some […]
Summer is just ahead when we all spend a lot of time outside, enjoying the outdoors. But this year summer fun will be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The American Red Cross offers safety tips you can follow. If your community is reopening, know what precautions to take in public settings. Keep at […]
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By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs Name: Dr. Carolyna Smiley-Màrquez Location: Longmont GAP: Disaster mental health provider Length of service: 4 years Dr. Carolyna Smiley-Màrquez has been an American Red Cross disaster mental health volunteer since 2016, and brings a truly unique skill-set to the task of helping clients in the field. Her resume reads like […]
Is it possible to have fun in this environment? Yes! And it’s actually really important. Laughter is not only fun—it’s also good for you, lowering blood pressure and strengthening your immune system. So watch a funny show, movie, or stand-up special. Talk to a funny friend or family member. Do whatever gets you giggling. You’ve earned a chuckle. Maintaining […]