With endless compassion and dedication, American Red Cross volunteers give of themselves as they respond to disasters both in their community and around the country. They are prepared and capable of helping people – whenever and wherever they are needed. Volunteers make up more than 90 percent of our workforce and are genuinely selfless—often working […]
By Sarah Phelps, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Sept. 16, 2010 Red Cross Disaster Assessment team member, John Miller talks to Sunshine Canyon residents. When you ask John Miller to state the number of times he has been deployed, his broad face breaks into a grin. He knows he has been deployed more than […]
By Janet Koelling, American Red Cross Public Affairs “Initiative, Influence, Guiding Light, Torchbearer” These are words that can be used to describe female leaders in the American Red Cross Disaster Response Operation (DRO) for the Colorado Wildfires. Of the 255 volunteers who have worked on these wildfires, 178 are women. One-third of women on the […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming Provides Support, Services and Recovery Assistance to Residents Affected by Wildfires and Housefires In October, multiple wildfires scorched parts of Colorado and Wyoming, most significantly, the Cameron Peak fire, the East Troublesome fire, the Calwood fire and the Lefthand Canyon fire in Colorado and the Mullen fire in […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross Wyoming Volunteer Colder Temperatures has People Turning on Space Heaters and Additional Heating Sources October was a particularly busy month for the American Red Cross of Wyoming’s Disaster Action Teams. Since October 1st, DAT teams have responded to 13 house fires across the state. Six fires occurred in Cheyenne, […]
Halloween will be different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises skipping traditional trick-or-treating and other festivities involving crowds — which are high-risk for spreading the virus. However, there are some low-risk activities you can do instead. 8 Ideas for a Safer Way to Celebrate […]
Welcome to the Colorado Wildfire Resources for Recovery site. You will find American Red Cross information as well as community partners information. Red Cross Resources Health and Mental Health Reconnection Safety Health and Mental Health Emotional Recovery Taking Care of Your Mental Health After a Disaster Cuidado de la salud emocional tras una catástrofe Reconnection […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to provide services for those who have been affected by the devastating wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming. To date, 231 disaster workers have deployed both on the ground and virtually to provide support for those impacted by the fires. Over the weekend, cold and snowy conditions […]
Oct Oct 22, 3:30PM- The American Red Cross of Colorado is helping hundreds of people who have now been placed on mandatory evacuations due to devastating wildfires burning in Colorado. Currently, more than 1600 people are seeking refuge in American Red Cross shelters. More than 650 hotel rooms are being used across dozens of hotels. […]