Natural Disasters and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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 […]

Pre-Evacuation Preparation Steps

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 […]

Flash Flooding – How to Stay Safe

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. […]

East Canyon Fire

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, […]

Fire Danger Ratings

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 […]

Risk of Wildfires

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 […]

Community Unrest and Uncertainty

The American Red Cross joins millions of Americans in feeling deep sadness about the senseless death of George Floyd in Minnesota and uncertainty about the state of civil unrest in this country. This is a moment—many decades in the making—for families across the United States to reflect on this sorrow, to question their assumptions, and […]

Our Lifesaving Mission to Communities Amid COVID-19

Communities across Colorado and Wyoming count on the American Red Cross for help every day – and supporting those communities is at the heart of what we do. Our work never stops, even during the coronavirus crisis, we remain focused on delivering our lifesaving mission each day. Every day, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers continue […]