The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way people celebrate major events and holidays— including the Mile-High chapter of the American Red Cross of Colorado. Each year, the Mile-High Chapter holds its Annual Meeting to elect new Board Members, thank and bid farewell to outgoing Board members and to recognize accomplishments of our amazing volunteers. This […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross June 17, 2020 – The American Red Cross of Colorado is currently working with local emergency management in Montezuma County and providing support and care to several families who have been affected by East Canyon Fire, in Durango and Cortez. The wildfire started on Saturday, southeast of Mancos, […]
June is National Pet Preparedness Month: Is Your Pet Included in Your Emergency Plan? Does your family have a plan of action in case of an emergency, such as a house fire or flood evacuation? Have you thought about what to do to help the four-legged members of your household? The American Red Cross of […]
In recent years, Colorado and Wyoming have seen major flooding and damage when rains have occurred on wildfire burn scar areas. This year that trend will continue. Even moderate rainfall rates can cause significant flooding in the first few years after a forest fire. If you are in or near a burn scar area, you […]
By Amanda Waddell, American Red Cross Volunteer We all have a skill or a passion that the world needs from us, as we are all valuable. Discovering a way to take those passions and skills and use them in service to the community is such a beautiful experience. We all know that the Red Cross […]
By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs Name: Fran Culler Location: Loveland GAP: DHS/Disaster Health Services Length of service: 3 years Deployments: 1 One of Fran Culler’s goals when she retired was to become a volunteer, but she’s had this little problem of “un-retiring,” over and over. A registered nurse with a half-century of […]
Many people do not know if the Red Cross can help their family, but the Red Cross is proud to be there for you and whoever you define your family to be. Our seven founding Fundamental Principles guide our services, and among them are: Humanity: We “ensure respect for the human being.” Impartiality: We are impartial to any “nationality, […]
Drowning can occur quickly and silently, wherever there is water. Join the Red Cross in keeping vigilant watch over our family, friends and neighbors this summer – and for life The following tips are layers of protection that will help people stay safe in and around the water: Do your part, be water smart! Ensure […]
Congratulations! Red Cross of Northern Colorado volunteer, Jessica Schwindt, for her recent graduation from Colorado State University. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica missed out on a graduation ceremony. Members of her NOCO Red Cross family did a noisy drive-by congratulatory event at her home in Evans, Colorado, along with two fire trucks from the […]
Every June, fire preparations amp up across Colorado and Wyoming. Due to our hot, dry summers with high risk thunderstorms, the likelihood for large fires is something the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming plan for all year. During fire season, fire managers use 5 different color-coded levels to help the public understand fire […]
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