Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Northern Colorado are providing support for those evacuated due to the flooding in Cameron Peak fire burn scar areas 6:30 PM July 23, 2021 – The Red Cross has opened an evacuation center to provide support for the individuals who are affected by severe flooding in the Cameron […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado is providing shelter due to mudslide in Glenwood Canyon July 30, 2021; 3:00 pm – The evacuation center is now closed July 30, 2021; 12:00 pm –The American Red Cross of Western Colorado has opened a shelter to provide support and relief for individuals impacted by a mudslide that […]
By Loni Koller, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer On July 26 the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) turns 31! National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of this federally recognized day which established guidelines for people with disabilities. Did you know that people with disabilities represent the nation’s largest minority group with nearly one […]
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Flooding following thawing snow or several days of sustained rain. Flash floods occur suddenly, due to rapidly rising water along a stream or low-lying area. Learn what to do to keep your loved ones safe! Know the Difference A flood/flash flood WATCH means a flood or […]
July 20, 2021 10:45 pm – Evacuation Center at Cache La Porte Middle School has been closed because the mandatory evacuation order has been lifted. July 20, 2021 9:00 pm – Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for residents and business occupants in the area of Highway 14 from Rustic to Ted’s Place (Highway 14/Highway 287) […]
How the Lifesaving Gift of Blood Keeps on Saving Lives By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Volunteer In a story described as both wonderful and horrifying, Dr. Kaitlin Vellore’s path to parenthood left indelible gratitude for the lifesaving ability of blood donations. Several years ago, as a young pediatrician, Vellore […]
Sat, June 4, 2021 – American Red Cross of Mile High volunteers are on the scene of Multi-Unit Apartment Fire in Aurora, Colo. Large-scale disasters make up only part of the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming’s disaster responses. Along with major crises in our backyard and coast to coast, we continued to address […]