Shelter for Stranded Travelers Now Open

The American Red Cross of Colorado is providing shelter due to mudslide in Glenwood Canyon July 30, 2021; 3:00 pm – The evacuation center is now closed July 30, 2021; 12:00 pm –The American Red Cross of Western Colorado has opened a shelter to provide support and relief for individuals impacted by a mudslide that […]

The Americans with Disability Act turns 31!

By Loni Koller, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer On July 26 the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) turns 31! National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of this federally recognized day which established guidelines for people with disabilities. Did you know that people with disabilities represent the nation’s largest minority group with nearly one […]

Red Cross Assistance for Black Hollow Flood Evacuees

July 20, 2021 10:45 pm – Evacuation Center at Cache La Porte Middle School has been closed because the mandatory evacuation order has been lifted. July 20, 2021 9:00 pm – Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for residents and business occupants in the area of Highway 14 from Rustic to Ted’s Place (Highway 14/Highway 287) […]

Relief Provided to Over 192 People in June 2021

Sat, June 4, 2021 – American Red Cross of Mile High volunteers are on the scene of Multi-Unit Apartment Fire in Aurora, Colo. 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 continued to address […]

Some Disasters Hit Close to Home

By Mary Jo Blackwood, Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Imagine this happened to you: We heard fire engines outside but thought the problem was somewhere nearby. It was cold and rainy, so I put on some warm clothing and decided to go investigate. When I opened our apartment door, black smoke poured in! I […]

As the Fire Approaches Your Home

Last wildfire season the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided 38,100 meals, 39,000 overnight stays and 3,009 disaster health contacts to wildfire evacuees. “After back-to-back years of record-breaking wildfires, this year it’s more critical than ever to get ready now,” said Gino Greco, CEO, Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming.  “Last year brought not […]

Are you Ready for a Wildfire?

Last wildfire season the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided 38,100 meals, 39,000 overnight stays and 3,009 disaster health contacts to wildfire evacuees. “After back-to-back years of record-breaking wildfires, this year it’s more critical than ever to get ready now,” said Gino Greco, CEO, Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming.  “Last year brought not […]

Tornado Safety

Know the difference between a tornado watch and warning. A tornado watch means a tornado is possible. A tornado warning means a tornado is already occurring or will occur soon. Know your community’s warning system. Many communities use sirens intended for outdoor warning purposes.   Watch for tornado danger signs: dark and greenish clouds, a […]

The Red Cross COVID Pivot Part 2

By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado, Public Affaitrs As we discussed previously, the current pandemic has affected all aspects of Red Cross operations and service delivery, but because of our long established ability to pivot when confronted with barriers, Red Cross operations and services have continued. With the high visibility of disaster […]