“…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 15, 2022 9:04 p.m. The evacuation center at the LifeBridge Christian Church is closed for the evening. Red Cross volunteers remain on standby if further assistance is needed. April 15, 2022 6:10 p.m. The American Red Cross of Northern Colorado has opened an evacuation center ready to accommodate anyone needing information or other assistance […]
April 10, 2022 6:37 p.m. The evacuation center at Goodnight Elementary School is now closed! April 10, 2022 5:10 p.m. The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado has opened an evacuation center ready to accommodate anyone needing information or other assistance due to the fast-moving brush fire located north of the Arkansas River and east of […]
Today, April 7, is World Health Day, a day on which the World Health Organization (WHO) draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. This annual celebration marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO on April 7, 1948. Climate Change = Chronic Disasters The American Red Cross […]
By Mariama FoFana, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs On December 30, 2021, Elizabeth Kupfner was traveling to Boulder from Superior for a blood work appointment when she realized how strong the wind was blowing. Concerned for her safety, she turned around and headed back home. However, noticing the wind was blowing […]
Written by Lorraine Janson, American Red Cross of Colorado, Mass Care Lead On Saturday, March 26, 2022, the American Red Cross of Northern Colorado had a Shelter Simulation Exercise at Foundations Church in Loveland. We would like to thank Pastors Josh Reiss and Michelle Leggett, along with Church Members, Amber, Rod, James, Meredith, Linda, Patti, […]
Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Colorado are providing support for those evacuated due to the wildfire near US National Center for Atmospheric Research 3/26/22 7:23 PM The evacuation center located at the East Boulder Recreation Center will be an overnight shelter tonight. The evacuation center is located at the East Boulder Recreation Center: 5660 Sioux Dr, […]