DENVER, COLORADO, MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020, 6:40 PM The American Red Cross of Colorado has closed the evacuation center at Thunder Ridge High School, 1991 W. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO. The mandatory evacuation order prompted by the Chatridge 2 Fire, has been lifted, allowing displaced residents to return home. DENVER, COLORADO, MONDAY, JUNE […]
Wildfires can be nearly as impossible to prevent, and as difficult to control, as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Fires can happen any time of year, but there is a higher risk during this the summer because of low-humidity and other fire-conducive conditions. Although wildfire damage can be immeasurable, the danger is not over after the […]
by Kourtney Muñoz, American Red Cross PA Volunteer Mental Health Resiliency Bolstered by Relationships, Resources June 27 is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, and while many people associate PTSD with soldiers returning home from war zones, PTSD can also impact anyone who has experienced or witnessed any type of life-threatening event including […]
Disasters, including wildfires can strike at any time. A single disaster can change your physical, emotional and financial health in a matter of seconds. And while the American Red Cross works 365 days a year to prevent and respond, the Red Cross urges you to be prepared and know what to do in case you […]
Colorado and Wyoming are more than familiar with flash flooding. When it comes to the potential for a flash flood, Colorado and Wyoming have several factors that make the threat high, including the following: wildfires, drought, terrain and mountains. The American Red Cross has steps people can take to remain safe. FLOOD SAFETY Know the difference. […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross June 17, 2020 – The American Red Cross of Colorado is currently working with local emergency management in Montezuma County and providing support and care to several families who have been affected by East Canyon Fire, in Durango and Cortez. The wildfire started on Saturday, southeast of Mancos, […]
Every June, fire preparations amp up across Colorado and Wyoming. Due to our hot, dry summers with high risk thunderstorms, the likelihood for large fires is something the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming plan for all year. During fire season, fire managers use 5 different color-coded levels to help the public understand fire […]
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by Matthew Bialey, American Red Cross Colorado and Wyoming are threatened by wildfires every year. In 2018 over 8.8 million acres burned in the US as a result of wildfires. Colorado and Wyoming are full of amazing national parks and wildlife where people from all over the world come to visit. In the summer, these […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Volunteers work to prepare and respond to Tropical Storm Cristobal The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster responders to prepare people who will be affected by the Tropical Storm Cristobal, expected to hit this weekend. Other volunteers will deploy virtually to provide support before, during […]