Large-scale disasters make up only part of the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming’s disaster responses. Along with major crises in our backyard and coast to coast, we continue to address the nation’s most prevalent disaster, home fires. Often among the first on the scene, our trained disaster response volunteers meet with affected families—providing […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs When Sean Killoy, the Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross of Western Colorado, was deployed to Louisiana to take over management of a shelter, he had no idea how complicated it could become. Throughout 2020, most shelters were non-congregate set-ups with families […]
Trick-or-treating is back this Halloween, however the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means there are extra factors to consider when planning your activities. The American Red Cross offers these tips and more to help keep you and your loved ones safe. “Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the U.S. and with most communities returning […]
Wyoming Volunteers Provide Support to Louisiana Chapter During Hurricane Ida. By Mariama FoFana, American Red Cross Public Affairs Since August 26th, the American Red Cross has been in Louisiana providing care and comfort to those affected by Hurricane Ida. More than 31,000 trained disaster workers have supported relief efforts in person or virtually. Among those […]
During September, volunteers from the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming have worked tirelessly, both locally and across the country, providing care and comfort to people in need. Just last month, 63 volunteers from the Colorado and Wyoming region deployed nationally to provide help to people struggling with the heartbreaking damage left behind after […]
By Janet Koelling, American Red Cross Public Affairs Photos by Tom Hobbs September 2021 Families are still reeling from the landfall of Hurricane Ida that hit weeks ago. Along the Gulf Coast, the American Red Cross is helping people in multiple states who are struggling with the heartbreaking damage left by Ida, along with widespread […]
As fall weather rolls in, images of sweaters, red and brown leaves and pumpkin carving come to mind. Unfortunately, fall also brings flu risks, increased instances of home fires and other safety issues that can disrupt a home or community, such as a power outage on a cold night or a bad thunderstorm. In the event […]
At the American Red Cross, we believe that being informed is one of the best ways to keep you and your family safe from imminent disasters. The Red Cross offers a multitude of different apps for your mobile device to keep you informed and better prepared for any emergency that may come your way. First […]
Dana Goldsmith and her Disability Integration team work to ensure that every person affected by the 2021 California Wildfires has a safe place to stay no matter their functional needs. By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Dana Goldsmith had deployed with the Red Cross 27 times. These deployments have […]
No disaster is a small disaster. by Mariama Fofana, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Volunteer On the evening of March 13, Stacey Sanders was home when she noticed a heavy smoke smell. She decided to walk around her building to find the smell’s origin and saw a fire growing from her neighbor’s chimney. […]