By MaryJo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross has a very long history of providing assistance in times of disaster, both for personal and larger catastrophes. The recent addition of a new office in Durango gives us a better opportunity to reach out to an underserved population, […]
You can help people affected by disasters like the High Park fire and countless other crises by making a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift is a commitment to helping people in need, and every single donation matters. Donate Here The Red Cross is preparing to respond to another extremely active wildifire season […]
May 14, 2:30 p.m. High Park Fire Update The shelter has been moved to Woodland Park Community Church: 800 Valley View Dr, Woodland Park, CO 80863.Red Cross volunteers are standing by to provide care, comfort and shelter. May 13, 9:20 p.m. Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Southern Colorado continue to support those impacted […]
By John Seward, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming was honored to recognize volunteers who serve our Service to the Armed Services program at the first annual Salute to Service event. The region’s International Services and Service to the Armed Services staff and volunteers […]
“…exciting and terrifying with a feeling of accomplishment tossed in for good measure.” By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs When there’s a house fire or other local emergency, American Red Cross workers are not normally first responders. That’s the job of firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. But sometimes they’re […]
As the state braces for extreme critical weather today, the American Red Cross of Colorado urges Colorado residents to make a plan, get a kit and be informed. High winds across the state have prompted Red Flag warnings for the Central Mountains, winter weather advisory for the Central Mountains, high wind warnings for Central Chaffee […]
Preparing for wildfires doesn’t have to be hard, just follow these steps to help make sure your family is prepared to either evacuate or shelter in place. The first step is to determine whether you are at risk for wildfires. Reach out to your state or local government emergency management agency for information. Next, create […]
April 21, 2022, 12:20 p.m. UPDATE – The Red Cross shelter at the Valley Church of the Nazarene is scheduled to close at 1 p.m. The Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is opening at 4 p.m. If you have been impacted by the wildfire near #MonteVistaCO, we encourage you to visit the DAC at the Ski Hi […]
By Pat Kondas, American Redd Cross of Wyoming Public Affairs The 2022 American Red Cross of Wyoming Volunteer Recognition ceremony was held earlier this month to honor some of the outstanding volunteers who serve the state. Volunteers are the backbone of the Red Cross. Besides deploying to disasters around the country, volunteers respond to house […]
April 16, 2022 10:22 p.m. The American Red Cross of Western Colorado has opened a shelter ready to accommodate anyone needing overnight refuge due to the Duck Pond fire in Eagle county. Red Cross volunteers are standing by to help people with immediate needs, supplies and support. The shelter is located at the Eagle Valley Middle […]