What do frozen pipes, skidding tires and high heating bills have in common? They’re all winter-weather nuisances that can be avoided with adequate preparation. Cold weather is on the way, but don’t worry the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has you covered with our winter weather preparedness checklist.
By Mariama Fofana, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Volunteer The fast-moving Marshall Fire is the latest example of an extreme weather event prompting thousands of people to flee their homes and seek support from the American Red Cross — this time months after the regular wildfire season ended. Since shelters opened […]
“I Know It’s a Primary Reason Why My Daughter is Alive” by Jana Novak, American Red Cross Volunteer Originally Published July 13, 2020. Updated and Republished on January 20, 2022 Fourteen years ago, holding two beautiful bouncing babies, Kimberly Arnold had no idea what a long journey lay ahead of her and her family. She […]
Written by Pat Kondas, American Red Cross Public Affairs January 5, 2022 – American Red Cross volunteer, Lee Lampert conducts damage assessments on homes impacted by the Marshall Fire. Superior, Colorado Photo by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Public Affairs The public view of the American Red Cross is of volunteers arriving to provide immediate […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs American Red Cross shelters are beacons of hope in any disaster, and it’s no wonder many people seek out the familiar symbol when their world has been turned into chaos. Besides finding a sanctuary of warmth and safety, many people find respite from […]
By: Yzeppa Macias , American of Red Cross Public Affairs The American Red Cross is on the ground in Colorado providing comfort and support in response to the Marshall Fire — the state’s most destructive wildfire in history — which forced the evacuation of some 35,000 people and destroyed nearly 1,000 homes. Many community members […]
The American Red Cross is on the ground in Colorado providing comfort and support in response to the Marshall Fire — the state’s most destructive wildfire in history — which forced the evacuation of some 35,000 people and destroyed nearly 1,000 homes. Red Cross Services Disaster Assistance Center The Red Cross is offering services to […]