Story and photos by Kate Walters, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer What would you do if you were a Disaster Action Team (DAT) member on call and a huge fire broke out at an apartment complex? The Southeastern Colorado chapter (SECO) of the American Red Cross hosted a Multi-Family DAT response training exercise last […]
It will soon be time to celebrate Independence Day. What do your plans include? Are you going to the local fireworks display? Maybe you’re looking forward to some fun in the water. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming wants you to enjoy a fun-packed, safe 4th of July and offers these tips you […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Residents of Colorado are facing an above-normal wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The best defense during an emergency is to be prepared and the American Red Cross of Mile High advises everyone to get ready now. The […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers […]
Response Updates March 13, 6:30 p.m. If you need a place to get warm during the storm, the Red Cross has opened several warming centers. Douglas County Fairgrounds – Kirk Hall – 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80104 – Warming Center with water, coffee and snacks – Opens at 7 a.m. on 3/14/24 Fox […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Wyoming is celebrating the 60th anniversary of American Heart Month by challenging all Colorado and Wyoming residents to have at least one person in their homes who knows CPR or Hands-Only CPR. February is National Heart Month, the […]
In the darkest moments of human history when the world is torn apart by conflict and chaos The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent (ICRC) provides compassion impartiality and unwavering support for those affected during times of war and crisis. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to the […]