Alpine Bank Supports Red Cross

Saturday July 7, 2018 11 AM Story by Beth Bernhardt The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has been hard at work supporting the people who were evacuated due to the wildfires. They have also been supporting the firefighters, and staffing emergency operations centers in 9 counties. The support provided by the Red Cross […]

Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke

July 6th, 2018, 4 PM Story by Beth Bernhardt According to the Teller County Public Health Department, not everyone who is exposed to wildfire smoke will experience health problems. Factors that increase the likelihood are level and duration of exposure, children, elderly, and pregnant women, and pre-existing asthma, COPD, and other chronic lung and heart […]

Tips for Returning Home After a Wildfire

Posted on July 5, 2018 1:30 PM Beth Bernhardt/American Red Cross The American Red Cross recommends the following tips to help recover after a wildfire. Follow them to ensure a smooth reentry. Do not enter your home until fire officials say it is safe. Use caution when entering burned areas as hazards may still exist, […]

Red Cross Support for Lake Christine Fire

UPDATE: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 – 12 PM: The Red Cross shelter at Basalt High School is closed, and this will be the last update. The Red Cross continues to provide disaster assessment and bulk distribution in the area. —————————————————————————————————————————- Update: Monday, July 9, 2018 – 11 AM: The Red Cross shelter at Basalt High […]

Red Cross Response to High Chateau Fire

Update: Saturday, July 7, 2018 2 PM: The shelter at Cripple Creek is now closed. The Chateau fire is 95% contained, and this will be the last update. As part of the recovery process, please call 719-785-2768 if your home has been impacted by the wildfires, so the Red Cross can assess your needs. ———————————————————————————————————————– […]

Red Cross Response to Golf Course Fire

Saturday, June 30, 2018, 345 PM – the Red Cross has closed the shelter for the Golf Course Fire. Emergency information about the fire is available at 970-725-1300. Smoke from the fire is still visible as is smoke from the Sugar Loaf fire. Please use caution in smoke filled areas. ———————————————————————————————————————– Friday, June 29, 2018, […]