Responding to Tornado Damage in Freedom Hills, Wyoming

A tornado touched down in Freedom Hills, Wyoming, east of Gillette, Sunday evening. Red Cross was called but was told that conditions were unsafe until this morning.  According to Red Cross damage assessment teams, 3 manufactured homes were destroyed displacing nine people. Thirteen other homes were damaged by the tornado. Our teams assisted nine people […]

Why is the Clock Tower Glowing Red?

Denver, CO, Tuesday, August 2, 2016, – The American Red Cross is hosting a networking opportunity for invited guests at The Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower in Denver from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, August 3, 2016. The event is themed, “What makes the Red Cross Tick”, and is designed to educate those invited guests […]

Red Cross Support for Pine Bluffs, Wyoming Continues

Updated by Bill Fortune Pine Bluffs, WY, Sunday, July 31, 2016, Noon – The American Red Cross support for the people of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming has involved a number of resources from staff and volunteers to shelter trailers and cleanup kits. Today the Red Cross continued the support through individual client services where Red Cross […]

Red Crossers In A Rodeo?

By Amanda Fry DUBOIS, WY, Saturday, July 29, 2016 – For three Red Cross shelter volunteers in Dubois, Wyo., a visit to the weekly rodeo turned into an exciting event that ended in a victory for the intrepid team. Shelter volunteer Ginny Warner sponsored the team of three: Judy Howell, Bill Werner, and Amanda Fry. The […]

Local Volunteers Make a Difference in Dubois

By Amanda Fry DUBOIS, Wyo.,July 29,2016, – Volunteers from the communities surrounding the Lava Mountain fire are gathering at the Red Cross Shelter at Dubois High School to help provide support to evacuees, residents, and emergency responders. Daily meals provided at the shelter have been a vital part of Red Cross outreach. Currently, Riverton resident […]

Red Cross Rallies to Support Pine Bluffs Community

Update by Bill Fortune Pine Bluffs, WY, Friday, July 29, 2016 2 P.M. Update – Red Cross staff and volunteers continue to provide support for the people of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming who were affected by the severe storm that blew through the community Wednesday evening. ‘The Ring family, whose house was affected by a hail […]