48 Colorado and Wyoming Volunteers Deploy to Texas and Louisiana Red Cross Volunteers Support Hurricane Laura Relief Efforts Hurricane Laura left terrible devastation in her wake in Louisiana and Texas – and the Red Cross is there, working closely with local officials and partners to help those impacted as they begin to pick up the […]
The old adage: “Work Smarter, Not Harder” is exactly what Al Lattof has in mind when he tackles data problems that need streamlining. Red Crossers are already working hard, but with a little help in the software area, they can get a lot more accomplished doing it. “I really love coming up with tools that […]
Volunteers work to prepare and respond to Tropical Storms Laura and Marco. As Tropical Storms Laura and Marco hit the Gulf Coast beginning today, the American Red Cross has pre-positioned relief supplies and more than 400 trained disaster workers are standing by to provide emergency shelter to those in need. The American Red Cross of […]
Red Cross Saves Lives Every Month with the Measles and Rubella Initiative By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Many people believe that actually having the measles will create immunity to future bouts of the disease. However, researchers want us to know the sobering truth that having measles or rubella is much […]
The Red Cross of Colorado Opens Evacuation Center due the Lewstone Fire 6:30 PM August 22, 2020 The American Red Cross of Colorado has opened an evacuation center in La Porte, Colorado to assist residents who have been evacuated because of the Lewstone Fire, in Larimer County. This estimated 30 acre fire is burning northwest […]
The Red Cross of Colorado Closes Evacuation Center in Glenwood The American Red Cross of Colorado is closing an evacuation center in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The center is located at the Glenwood Springs Community Center, at 100 Wolfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs. Red Cross volunteers have been stationed there to accommodate anyone needing information or other […]
DENVER, COLORADO, AUGUST 19, 2020 – The American Red Cross of Colorado is closing an evacuation center in Edwards, Colorado. The evacuation center is located at Battle Mountain High School, 0151 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards, 81632. Red Cross volunteers have been stationed there to accommodate anyone needing information or other assistance. As the fire has shifted, the evacuation center has not […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado is grateful for the help and support of not only our volunteers but key community partners. Our volunteers have been hard at work for the last few weeks helping communities all over Colorado prepare, respond and recover from devastating home fires and wildfires. Since August 4, the Red Cross […]
AUGUST 16, 2020, 10:05 PM Red Cross Opens Evacuation Center As New Fire Threatens Rifle Community The Red Cross of Colorado Opens Evacuation Center due to Fire on Hwy 325 Near the Rifle Fish Hatchery The American Red Cross of Western Colorado has opened an evacuation center in Rifle, Colorado to assist residents who have been evacuated because […]
DENVER, COLORADO, AUGUST 14, 2020 – The American Red Cross is working around the clock to provide safe shelter and comfort for 64 people impacted by the Pine Creek Apartment fire in Denver. Fire ripped through the apartments on Saturday, August 8, 2020, causing extensive damage to 60 homes. Red Cross volunteers providing support to […]