Red Cross Assists 124 Individuals in November

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 […]

LDS Light the World – Giving Machines

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs The giving season in Colorado is officially underway! The mission of the American Red Cross is to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. This holiday season, the Church of Jesus […]

American Red Cross volunteers help military veteran after Hurricane Idalia

Written by Kim Mailes, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Ricky Christmas, a military veteran, was at home in Tallahassee, Florida, when Hurricane Idalia hit the area, causing significant damage to his house, disrupting his day-to-day life, and affecting his health. He fell while leaving his home seeking refuge, aggravating his condition, […]

Sound the Alarm: “I feel so much safer now”

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs On a warm, sunny October morning, volunteers with the American Red Cross of Mile High loaded up their wagons with ladders, drills and smoke alarms as they set out to make homes safer in a Federal Heights neighborhood. That particular Saturday morning, Kimberly […]

Cold Weather Coming ─ Heat Your Home Safely

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs As temperatures start to drop throughout the region, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Gino Greco, Chief […]

Spooky Season: Halloween Safety Tips

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Halloween is right around the corner. Fast becoming one of the most popular holidays in this country, masses of little super heroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun. The American Red Cross has […]

Hawaii Wildfires: Shock and Sadness

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. That’s the mission of the American Red Cross. That’s also the reason Christine Stickrod became a volunteer. “I had recently retired and joined to make a difference in people’s lives,” said Christine. Since […]

“There’s been an aircraft incident…” The Cheyenne Airport Full Scale Exercise

By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs “There has been an aircraft incident at the airport.” Even though this was just an exercise, the words are chilling. Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The Cheyenne Airport Full Scale Exercise was under way. The Federal Aviation Administration requires commercial airports to have emergency […]