8:30 pm- The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is closing an evacuation center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The center is located at Cheyenne Mountain High School – 1200 Cresta Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Red Cross volunteers have been stationed there to accommodate anyone needing information or other assistance. Evacuation orders have been lifted […]
With endless compassion and dedication, American Red Cross volunteers give of themselves as they respond to disasters both in their community and around the country. They are prepared and capable of helping people – whenever and wherever they are needed. Volunteers make up more than 90 percent of our workforce and are genuinely selfless—often working […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming Provides Support, Services and Recovery Assistance to Residents Affected by Wildfires and Housefires In October, multiple wildfires scorched parts of Colorado and Wyoming, most significantly, the Cameron Peak fire, the East Troublesome fire, the Calwood fire and the Lefthand Canyon fire in Colorado and the Mullen fire in […]
Halloween will be different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises skipping traditional trick-or-treating and other festivities involving crowds — which are high-risk for spreading the virus. However, there are some low-risk activities you can do instead. 8 Ideas for a Safer Way to Celebrate […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to provide services for those who have been affected by the devastating wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming. To date, 231 disaster workers have deployed both on the ground and virtually to provide support for those impacted by the fires. Over the weekend, cold and snowy conditions […]
Oct Oct 22, 3:30PM- The American Red Cross of Colorado is helping hundreds of people who have now been placed on mandatory evacuations due to devastating wildfires burning in Colorado. Currently, more than 1600 people are seeking refuge in American Red Cross shelters. More than 650 hotel rooms are being used across dozens of hotels. […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Public Affairs For more than a month, wildfires have scorched large areas in Colorado and Wyoming. The Cameron Peak fire in northern Colorado and the Mullen Fire in southwest Wyoming have prompted numerous road and national forest closures and evacuations. In response to an overwhelming need, more than 115 […]
Halloween, one of the most popular holidays in this country, is just days away. Little witches, ghosts, pirates and superheroes will soon take to the streets for trick-or-treat fun, and the American Red Cross has tips to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the festivities. Here are the top tips for parents to keep in […]