American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming Provides Support, Services and Recovery Assistance to Residents Affected by Wildfires and Housefires In October, multiple wildfires scorched parts of Colorado and Wyoming, most significantly, the Cameron Peak fire, the East Troublesome fire, the Calwood fire and the Lefthand Canyon fire in Colorado and the Mullen fire in […]
With Veterans Day just a week away, we wanted to highlight the services the American Red Cross provides year-round to the military, veterans and their families. Hero Care App: Military members, veterans and their families can access these Red Cross services by downloading the FREE Red Cross Hero Care App on any Apple or Android device. […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross Wyoming Volunteer Colder Temperatures has People Turning on Space Heaters and Additional Heating Sources October was a particularly busy month for the American Red Cross of Wyoming’s Disaster Action Teams. Since October 1st, DAT teams have responded to 13 house fires across the state. Six fires occurred in Cheyenne, […]
Halloween will be different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises skipping traditional trick-or-treating and other festivities involving crowds — which are high-risk for spreading the virus. However, there are some low-risk activities you can do instead. 8 Ideas for a Safer Way to Celebrate […]
Welcome to the Colorado Wildfire Resources for Recovery site. You will find American Red Cross information as well as community partners information. Red Cross Resources Health and Mental Health Reconnection Safety Health and Mental Health Emotional Recovery Taking Care of Your Mental Health After a Disaster Cuidado de la salud emocional tras una catástrofe Reconnection […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to provide services for those who have been affected by the devastating wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming. To date, 231 disaster workers have deployed both on the ground and virtually to provide support for those impacted by the fires. Over the weekend, cold and snowy conditions […]
Oct Oct 22, 3:30PM- The American Red Cross of Colorado is helping hundreds of people who have now been placed on mandatory evacuations due to devastating wildfires burning in Colorado. Currently, more than 1600 people are seeking refuge in American Red Cross shelters. More than 650 hotel rooms are being used across dozens of hotels. […]
Written by Roger Enix – Red Cross Public Affairs The Cameron Peak Fire has burned over 131,231 acres near the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado. The fire has impacted many lives, but one family, in particular, had an incredibly difficult time. Displaced by the fire, Becky Shives, a resident of York, Pennsylvania and […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Public Affairs For more than a month, wildfires have scorched large areas in Colorado and Wyoming. The Cameron Peak fire in northern Colorado and the Mullen Fire in southwest Wyoming have prompted numerous road and national forest closures and evacuations. In response to an overwhelming need, more than 115 […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer The American Red Cross has launched a new initiative. This initiative will make every month and every disaster response one in which Hispanics, Latinx and other people who might not feel their needs are being met feel protected and cared for. A major hallmark of […]
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