By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs Name: Bill & Judy Howell Location: Estes Park GAP: You name it Length of service: 7 years Deployments: 17 If there’s one thing Red Cross volunteers Bill and Judy Howell of Estes Park know how to do well, it’s talk to people. The Howells both had long […]
“I Know It’s a Primary Reason Why My Daughter is Alive” by Jana Novak, American Red Cross Volunteer Twelve years ago, holding two beautiful bouncing babies, Kimberly Arnold had no idea what a long journey lay ahead of her and her family. She just knew she had twins and was thrilled. While her son Aiden […]
by Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer According to the American Red Cross, each year, disasters around the world kill nearly 100,000 and affect or displace 200 million people. Many of the places where these disasters occur are literally ‘missing’ from any map and first responders lack the information to make valuable […]
Most of the 60,000 national emergencies that the American Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. The Red Cross knows these local disasters are just as devastating as large scale disasters. Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming’s Disaster Action Team are ready to respond to […]
The 4th of July holiday is just around the corner and many of us will take time off to enjoy a long weekend of summer fun. The American Red Cross wants everyone to have a great holiday and offers safety steps people can follow. FIREWORKS The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a […]
DENVER, COLORADO, MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020, 6:40 PM The American Red Cross of Colorado has closed the evacuation center at Thunder Ridge High School, 1991 W. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO. The mandatory evacuation order prompted by the Chatridge 2 Fire, has been lifted, allowing displaced residents to return home. DENVER, COLORADO, MONDAY, JUNE […]
Wildfires can be nearly as impossible to prevent, and as difficult to control, as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Fires can happen any time of year, but there is a higher risk during this the summer because of low-humidity and other fire-conducive conditions. Although wildfire damage can be immeasurable, the danger is not over after the […]
Many people across the globe suffer silently with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). In an effort to educate the public and help those affected, June 27 has been named PTSD Awareness Day. This is a great opportunity to talk with family and friends and learn more about this disorder and how it affects those around us, […]
by Kourtney Muñoz, American Red Cross PA Volunteer Mental Health Resiliency Bolstered by Relationships, Resources June 27 is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, and while many people associate PTSD with soldiers returning home from war zones, PTSD can also impact anyone who has experienced or witnessed any type of life-threatening event including […]
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