By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Humanity, one of our seven fundamental principles states- “Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors—in its international and national capacity—to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health […]
Volunteers work to provide recovery assistance after Hurricane Hanna The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is sending disaster responders to provide support and recovery assistance to people who have been affected by Hurricane Hanna. The storm hit south Texas on Saturday, making landfall twice as a Category 1 storm. While it was downgraded […]
Most of the 60,000 national emergencies that the American Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. The Red Cross knows these local disasters are just as devastating as large scale disasters. Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming’s Disaster Action Team are ready to respond to […]
DENVER, COLORADO, MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020, 6:40 PM The American Red Cross of Colorado has closed the evacuation center at Thunder Ridge High School, 1991 W. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO. The mandatory evacuation order prompted by the Chatridge 2 Fire, has been lifted, allowing displaced residents to return home. DENVER, COLORADO, MONDAY, JUNE […]
Wildfires can be nearly as impossible to prevent, and as difficult to control, as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Fires can happen any time of year, but there is a higher risk during this the summer because of low-humidity and other fire-conducive conditions. Although wildfire damage can be immeasurable, the danger is not over after the […]
Disasters, including wildfires can strike at any time. A single disaster can change your physical, emotional and financial health in a matter of seconds. And while the American Red Cross works 365 days a year to prevent and respond, the Red Cross urges you to be prepared and know what to do in case you […]
Colorado and Wyoming are more than familiar with flash flooding. When it comes to the potential for a flash flood, Colorado and Wyoming have several factors that make the threat high, including the following: wildfires, drought, terrain and mountains. The American Red Cross has steps people can take to remain safe. FLOOD SAFETY Know the difference. […]
Summer is in full swing, which means you might be packing up the car and heading to the mountains for a leisurely — or perhaps adventurous — camping trip. Before you set up the tent and unroll your sleeping bag, it’s important to be prepared for trekking into the wilderness. Check out the following American […]
The next few months of high summer temperatures can be dangerous for your four legged friends. The American Red Cross offers these tips you can follow to keep your pets safe when the temperatures rise: If you suspect pet heat stroke: Get your pet out of direct heat. Check for shock. Signs include: collapse, body […]
Some 70.8 million people live as refugees and internally displaced people around the world, forced to choose between safety and their family and the comforts of home. Of those, 46 percent are children under the age of 18. New displacement remains very high. One person becomes displaced every 2 seconds – less than the time it […]