Red Cross responds to nearly twice as many large disasters in U.S. as a decade ago; Colorado and Wyoming at risk for wildfires, flooding and extreme heat During National Preparedness Month in September, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming urges everyone to prepare for worsening climate disasters and extreme weather affecting Wyoming, which […]
Red Cross Wildfire Response Updates It’s officially wildfire season! Titan Fire in Las Animas County, Chris Mountain Fire & Coal Mine Fire in Archuleta County & Spring Creek Fire in Garfield County are currently burning. TITAN FIRE – Las Animas CountyJune 29, 2023, 6:30 p.m. The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is responding to […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs How to prepare before a wildfire: Stay Informed: Ensure you have access to alerts and notifications, even during a power outage. This will help you monitor conditions and receive instructions from local officials. Register for free emergency alerts from your community and stay […]
The upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend is the unofficial start of summer when all of us will begin enjoying the outdoors and sunshine. This is the perfect time to ensure that you and your family are prepared to spend an enjoyable day by the water and be safe at the same time. Why Is Water […]
Snowmelt could bring relief for thirsty Colorado and Wyoming reservoirs, but if it happens too hard and fast, it could result in flooding in spring. 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 […]
A spring storm is expected to bring winter-like conditions to the region. Heavy snow in the high country and rain and thunderstorms are expected in parts of Colorado this week. As the storm approaches, now is the time to prepare for wet heavy snow, poor road conditions, heavy rains and potential power outages. We have […]
Response Updates April 15, 2023 3:36 p.m. The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is responding to the North Creek Fire near Beulah, CO. The Red Cross and partners have opened an evacuation center for impacted residents to go. The Evacuation Center is located at Roncalli Middle School: 4202 HWY 78, Pueblo, CO 81005. Anyone […]
Response Updates April 2, 2023 11:30 a.m. Local officials have rescinded all mandatory evacuation orders relating to the 403 Fire. All areas under mandatory evacuation have been downgraded to pre-evacuation. Residents that evacuated may return home but should be prepared to again evacuate should fire behavior change. Only residents will be able to enter areas […]
Howard Yazzie, a Diné Vietnam Veteran and a Navajo Elder from the Indigenous Wellbriety program in Cortez, Colo., shares his lived wisdom and that of his ancestors to support people enrolled in the program. Generously, he uses cultural knowledge to help fellow veterans, community members and local youth better their lives. “I am very interested […]
American Red Continues to Provide Care, Comfort and Resources to Displaced Residents of the Club Valencia Condominium Building American Red Continues to Provide Care, Comfort and Resources to Displaced Residents of the Club Valencia Condominium Building American Red Continues to Provide Care, Comfort and Resources to Displaced Residents of the Club Valencia Condominium Building