Response Information The American Red Cross of Wyoming is responding to the Camp Guernsey Fire near Guernsey, Wyoming. On August 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. evacuations were lifted for the Camp Guernsey Fire. The Red Cross has closed the evacuation shelter at the Joint Training Center, Camp Guernsey. Red Cross services remain available to those impacted […]
Response Updates August 11, 2024 5:00 p.m. Over the last two weeks, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming responded to four wildfires in Colorado and one in Wyoming. We opened four shelters in two states, providing a safe place to stay for 119 people, and 2,309 meals were served. More than 85 American […]
Andrew Yao knows the importance of helping our nation’s military personnel and their families. As a Program Specialist with the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) and International Service (IS) program, Andrew provides comfort and care to our nation’s military personnel and their families, including active duty, National Guard and Reserve and veterans […]
by Kate Walters, Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer The Red Cross extends a warm welcome to our new Disaster Program Manager, Phil Beam. He and his family hail from New Mexico and have made Pueblo, Colorado, their new home. In his new role, Phil will oversee Red Cross services in Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, Huerfano, Las […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming takes great pride in knowing that the Red Cross mission continues to grow more robust every year because of the generous spirit, dedication and incredible engagement of Red Cross supporters. Volunteers work hard to support those affected by everyday disasters, deploying in support of disaster relief operations […]
Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers and employees were on hand to assist people after daily emergencies like […]
Story and photos by Kate Walters, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer What would you do if you were a Disaster Action Team (DAT) member on call and a huge fire broke out at an apartment complex? The Southeastern Colorado chapter (SECO) of the American Red Cross hosted a Multi-Family DAT response training exercise last […]
It will soon be time to celebrate Independence Day. What do your plans include? Are you going to the local fireworks display? Maybe you’re looking forward to some fun in the water. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming wants you to enjoy a fun-packed, safe 4th of July and offers these tips you […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado storyteller In 1990, Janet Annan immigrated to the United States from Ghana for more opportunities for her and her family. After she and her family were together in Colorado, Janet decided to visit relatives in New York City. At the time, she was four months pregnant, […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado has been committed to providing blood and blood products to hospitals in the Denver metro area for many years. In the past year alone, they have supplied nearly 33,600 units of blood to 14 hospitals. On April 1, 2024, the Red Cross began offering new opportunities for the public […]