The Veterans of the American Red Cross by Sarah Phelps. American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer The American Red Cross honors the men and women who have selflessly served our nation in the military. We are honored that many veterans choose to extend their service as volunteers with us. Our communities, volunteers and staff are […]
By Sarah Phelps, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Sept. 16, 2010 Red Cross Disaster Assessment team member, John Miller talks to Sunshine Canyon residents. When you ask John Miller to state the number of times he has been deployed, his broad face breaks into a grin. He knows he has been deployed more than […]
By Janet Koelling, American Red Cross Public Affairs “Initiative, Influence, Guiding Light, Torchbearer” These are words that can be used to describe female leaders in the American Red Cross Disaster Response Operation (DRO) for the Colorado Wildfires. Of the 255 volunteers who have worked on these wildfires, 178 are women. One-third of women on the […]
With Veterans Day just a week away, we wanted to highlight the services the American Red Cross provides year-round to the military, veterans and their families. Hero Care App: Military members, veterans and their families can access these Red Cross services by downloading the FREE Red Cross Hero Care App on any Apple or Android device. […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross Wyoming Volunteer Colder Temperatures has People Turning on Space Heaters and Additional Heating Sources October was a particularly busy month for the American Red Cross of Wyoming’s Disaster Action Teams. Since October 1st, DAT teams have responded to 13 house fires across the state. Six fires occurred in Cheyenne, […]
Welcome to the Colorado Wildfire Resources for Recovery site. You will find American Red Cross information as well as community partners information. Red Cross Resources Health and Mental Health Reconnection Safety Health and Mental Health Emotional Recovery Taking Care of Your Mental Health After a Disaster Cuidado de la salud emocional tras una catástrofe Reconnection […]
Written by Roger Enix – Red Cross Public Affairs The Cameron Peak Fire has burned over 131,231 acres near the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado. The fire has impacted many lives, but one family, in particular, had an incredibly difficult time. Displaced by the fire, Becky Shives, a resident of York, Pennsylvania and […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer The American Red Cross has launched a new initiative. This initiative will make every month and every disaster response one in which Hispanics, Latinx and other people who might not feel their needs are being met feel protected and cared for. A major hallmark of […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer This month, Hispanic Heritage month, we highlight a new initiative of the American Red Cross. This initiative will make every month and every disaster response one in which Hispanics, Latinx and other people who might not feel their needs are being met feel protected and […]
Written by Roger Enix – Red Cross Public Affairs A husband and wife team from Durango, Colorado, has been deployed to support the American Red Cross’s disaster efforts, specifically the devastating wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest. Greg Rossell and Anita Phillips left Durango earlier this month and drove a Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle […]