Update: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 –Volunteers continue to deploy to support the Hurricane Harvey relief effort. Twenty-four people deployed over the Labor Day weekend bringing our total to nearly 70 Colorado and Wyoming responders. See list of newly deployed responders below. Using helicopters to deliver vital supplies in Houston. Photo:American Red Cross Incredible service delivery […]
There are many levels of preparedness when it comes to a total eclipse. Some of the most important things to remember are, obviously, about your personal safety and the safety of your eyes. A lot of professionals are talking about Eye Safety Cautions, and it’s really important you pay attention to these warnings. If you haven’t […]
Denver, Monday, August 21, 2017 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster workers to help with the devastating wildfires in British Columbia, Canada. Dana Goldsmith at recent exercise in Colorado Springs Dana Goldsmith is a volunteer with the Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado. She has been a volunteer for more than 4 years […]
Denver, Monday, August 21, 2017 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster workers to help with the devastating wildfires in British Columbia, Canada. Photo courtesy BC Fire Dana Goldsmith is a volunteer with the Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado. She has been a volunteer for more than 4 years and […]
Learn how to provide emergency care for pets until veterinary assistance is available For more than 100 years, the American Red Cross has been training people to perform first aid skills so they could save the lives of others. Now, the organization announces the release of its new Cat and Dog First Aid online course […]
Gay Freeman, American Red Cross Legacy Society Member We recently had the opportunity to talk with Ms. Gay Freeman, an exceptional donor in many respects. Gay has chosen the American Red Cross as one of her most important missions to support financially. Once she made this decision, Gay educated herself about gift planning options. She decided […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, July 31, 2017 — The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responds to calls for assistance, on average, twice to three times a day. From flooding and house fires, or damage caused by weather, Red Cross volunteers respond to provide help and hope 24 hours a day and all […]
Red Cross disaster workers load flood cleanup kits that will be made available to people affected by the northern Illinois floods. Photo credit American Red Cross Denver, Thursday, July 27, 2017 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster workers to help with the devastating flooding in northern Illinois. Rescuers visit […]
Cheyenne, WY – Thursday, July 20, 2017- Red Cross disaster workers deploying to Wisconsin in response to significant flooding. Flooding in southeast Wisconsin Heavy rains have caused significant flooding over Wisconsin this week and many people have been displaced requiring the opening of multiple shelters. Additional heavy rain is forecast for the region. Sylvia Raumaker, […]
Smoke from California Wildfires. Photo courtesy NOAA/NWS Denver, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster workers to help with the wildfires currently in California. Dennis Hughes, with the Mile High Area Red Cross will deploy as a shelter supervisor. Hughes is currently the Disaster Program Specialist […]