As the coronavirus pandemic eases it’s hold in some areas of the country, most schools will be calling students back to the classroom soon after months of virtual learning. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming wants to make sure your student is safe as they head back to school for the upcoming year. […]
Throughout the month of July, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming opened two evacuation centers and one shelter to provide support for individuals who were affected by severe flooding and mudslides because of heavy rain in wildfire burn scar areas. https://vimeo.com/583421453 Red Cross volunteers opened an evacuation center at Foundations Church in Loveland, […]
Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Northern Colorado are providing support for those evacuated due to the flooding in Cameron Peak fire burn scar areas 6:30 PM July 23, 2021 – The Red Cross has opened an evacuation center to provide support for the individuals who are affected by severe flooding in the Cameron […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado is providing shelter due to mudslide in Glenwood Canyon July 30, 2021; 3:00 pm – The evacuation center is now closed July 30, 2021; 12:00 pm –The American Red Cross of Western Colorado has opened a shelter to provide support and relief for individuals impacted by a mudslide that […]
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. 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 keep your loved ones safe! Know the Difference A flood/flash flood WATCH means a flood or […]
July 20, 2021 10:45 pm – Evacuation Center at Cache La Porte Middle School has been closed because the mandatory evacuation order has been lifted. July 20, 2021 9:00 pm – Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for residents and business occupants in the area of Highway 14 from Rustic to Ted’s Place (Highway 14/Highway 287) […]
Sat, June 4, 2021 – American Red Cross of Mile High volunteers are on the scene of Multi-Unit Apartment Fire in Aurora, Colo. Large-scale disasters make up only part of the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming’s disaster responses. Along with major crises in our backyard and coast to coast, we continued to address […]
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 […]
Last wildfire season the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided 38,100 meals, 39,000 overnight stays and 3,009 disaster health contacts to wildfire evacuees. “After back-to-back years of record-breaking wildfires, this year it’s more critical than ever to get ready now,” said Gino Greco, CEO, Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming. “Last year brought not […]
Know the difference between a tornado watch and warning. A tornado watch means a tornado is possible. A tornado warning means a tornado is already occurring or will occur soon. Know your community’s warning system. Many communities use sirens intended for outdoor warning purposes. Watch for tornado danger signs: dark and greenish clouds, a […]