If Father’s Day snuck up on you this year, don’t worry! The American Red Cross has rounded up our top creative, free and lifesaving ideas for Father’s Day! IDEAS FOR DAD Sign up for a class together. Help him pick up a new lifesaving skill with Red Cross training that you take together online or […]
Heat and humidity can be especially hazardous for athletes who are in the throes of practicing and playing summer sports. The American Red Cross has steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar, with special safety information for athletes practicing and playing during hot weather. Avoid scheduling workouts and exercise during […]
The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way people celebrate major events and holidays— including the Mile-High chapter of the American Red Cross of Colorado. Each year, the Mile-High Chapter holds its Annual Meeting to elect new Board Members, thank and bid farewell to outgoing Board members and to recognize accomplishments of our amazing volunteers. This […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross June 17, 2020 – The American Red Cross of Colorado is currently working with local emergency management in Montezuma County and providing support and care to several families who have been affected by East Canyon Fire, in Durango and Cortez. The wildfire started on Saturday, southeast of Mancos, […]
June is National Pet Preparedness Month: Is Your Pet Included in Your Emergency Plan? Does your family have a plan of action in case of an emergency, such as a house fire or flood evacuation? Have you thought about what to do to help the four-legged members of your household? The American Red Cross of […]
In recent years, Colorado and Wyoming have seen major flooding and damage when rains have occurred on wildfire burn scar areas. This year that trend will continue. Even moderate rainfall rates can cause significant flooding in the first few years after a forest fire. If you are in or near a burn scar area, you […]
Many people do not know if the Red Cross can help their family, but the Red Cross is proud to be there for you and whoever you define your family to be. Our seven founding Fundamental Principles guide our services, and among them are: Humanity: We “ensure respect for the human being.” Impartiality: We are impartial to any “nationality, […]
Congratulations! Red Cross of Northern Colorado volunteer, Jessica Schwindt, for her recent graduation from Colorado State University. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica missed out on a graduation ceremony. Members of her NOCO Red Cross family did a noisy drive-by congratulatory event at her home in Evans, Colorado, along with two fire trucks from the […]
Every June, fire preparations amp up across Colorado and Wyoming. Due to our hot, dry summers with high risk thunderstorms, the likelihood for large fires is something the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming plan for all year. During fire season, fire managers use 5 different color-coded levels to help the public understand fire […]
A hotter-than-average summer is anticipated across most of the United States including in Colorado and Wyoming. The American Red Cross has steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. Some […]