By Aiden Greco, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer At the American Red Cross, we believe that being informed is one of the best ways to keep you and your family safe from imminent disasters. The Red Cross offers a multitude of different apps for your mobile device to keep you informed and better prepared […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer When disaster strikes – anywhere – American Red Cross of Wyoming volunteers are ready to respond. And although responding to disasters during COVID-19 is particularly challenging, two Wyoming volunteers recently accepted the challenge: Monica Cook deployed to Lake Charles, LA as an Emergency Response Vehicle Coordinator; […]
be the worker bee now let me be the worker bee now By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs Name: Carol Miller GAP: Sheltering, Disaster Assessment, Distribution of Emergency Supplies & Disability Integration (partial) Length of service: 1 year 8 months Deployments: 3 It took an earthquake to get Red Cross volunteer Carol Miller […]
By Andrea Carlson (originally posted on September 11, 2019) American Red Cross employee, Tony Suarez, stands on the right hand side, wearing an orange helmet. In the moments after the first 9-1-1- call came in, Antonio (Tony) Suarez remembers being dispatched to the area where the World Trade Center Towers stood tall on that fateful […]
Tuesday September 8, 2020 12:45 pm The American Red Cross of Colorado continues to operate evacuation centers to assist residents who have been evacuated by the Cameron Peak fire, in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Evacuation Centers are located at: La Porte-Cache Poudre Middle School Gymnasium, 3515 Co Road 54G, Laporte Estes Park Event Pavilion, 1115 Rooftop Way, […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer In case you are wondering if it is safe to volunteer on the scene at a disaster or with clients who have been displaced, the American Red Cross has the situation well in hand. No volunteers are allowed out in the field without extensive training […]
by Aiden Greco, American Red Cross Public Affairs Intern I have never donated blood before, and like many people, I prefer not to see blood, let alone have it taken out of me. When the American Red Cross of Mile High organized their first-ever blood drive in Denver, I knew I needed to bite the […]
By Carrie Wheeler, American Red Cross Public Affairs Connie Hunt’s meticulous data management and her preparation of survival kits are outmatched only by her cheerful and steadfast dedication to providing support to members of the military, veterans and their families. Connie is a regular participant of American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) […]
The old adage: “Work Smarter, Not Harder” is exactly what Al Lattof has in mind when he tackles data problems that need streamlining. Red Crossers are already working hard, but with a little help in the software area, they can get a lot more accomplished doing it. “I really love coming up with tools that […]
Red Cross Saves Lives Every Month with the Measles and Rubella Initiative By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Many people believe that actually having the measles will create immunity to future bouts of the disease. However, researchers want us to know the sobering truth that having measles or rubella is much […]