By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs On Thursday, Feb. 2, American Red Cross of Wyoming Executive Director Janet Lewis and several board members and volunteers took advantage of the Wyoming Legislature being in session to explain to legislators the work of Wyoming Red Cross over the last year. It […]
By David Damsgaard, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Kim Mailes has always been a natural communicator. From his time as a disc jockey to his career as a car salesman, connecting with people to voice their emotions and embody their stories has always been the foundation of his work. “I grew […]
By Pat Kondas, American Public Affairs Red Cross of Wyoming had an active year in 2022, responding to 71 single family and multifamily incidents, including both fires and floods. A total of 243 clients, including 91 children were given immediate assistance, which can include funds for lodging, clothing,food and other immediate needs. Fifty-one clients requested […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs Winter can be both beautiful and dangerous. The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is committed to helping people stay safe during winter. We have contacted our local fire departments for tips to help you and your family stay safe and healthy this winter. First and […]
By: David Damsgaard As the Disability Integration Deputy Advisor for the American Red Cross, Loni Koller is no stranger to expecting the unexpected. Her role often requires her to adapt swiftly to different disasters or environments, ensuring that the Red Cross shelters are fully accessible and inclusive of an unpredictable variety of clients. But her […]
By: David Damsgaard Did you know most candle fires occur in homes during December? This holiday season, the American Red Cross Mile High Area encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. Most home fires involving candles happen in December, when one in five home decoration fires also occur. “As […]
By: David Damsgaard Thanksgiving is one of the country’s top days for cooking fires, and the American Red Cross of Northern Colorado encourages family chefs to follow simple steps to prepare the holiday feast safely. “Home fires are a real threat over the holidays and represent most of our disaster responses in Northern Colorado,” said […]
By: David Damsgaard Did you know heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires during the colder months? Chilly temperatures often bring an increased risk of home fires caused by space heaters and fireplaces. The American Red Cross is striving to help prevent home fires and raise awareness in our local communities at […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Wyoming took the opportunity to provide a trunk at the annual Trunk or Treat event sponsored by Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Association of General Contractors of Wyoming. The event took place at the CFD Old West Museum […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Recently, the American Red Cross launched an initiative called E3, which stands for: Every Shelter, Every Day and Every Need, to make sure that beyond normal supplies distributed to all shelters being set up, they can respond to special needs that a […]