UPDATE:Friday, June 15, 2018 The Red Cross of Wyoming provided support for one person that was evacuated due to the wildfire. That person received support for temporary lodging and support for other needs. Red Cross continues to work with local, state and federal agencies, as well as local partners, to monitor the wildfire suppression progress. […]
Update: Friday, June 15, 2018, 10 AM – The shelter located at Frisco Elementary was closed on Thursday. This will be the last update for the Red Cross response unless additional response is called for. According to Summit County Emergency Services: The Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) is offering two mobile food pantries to help replenish […]
Denver, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 – The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to provide support during disaster large and small. From home fires to wildfires our disaster volunteers have met the challenge. During May eleven of our disaster volunteers deployed to Texas, Hawaii, Arizona and Maryland to help provide disaster relief. Some […]
Update: Monday, June 14, 2018, Noon – The American Red Cross has closed the shelter that was located at Escalante Middle School. Fire crews have gained substantial progress and residents that were evacuated have been allowed to return home. This will be the last Red Cross statement for the #416Fire unless additional services are requested. […]
Wednesday, May 30 – Colorado Springs – By Kate Walters – Three volunteers from The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming Region are part of the team in Santa Fe, Texas, as they wrap up the powerful support services that have been offered there. On May 18, a student at Santa Fe High School […]
Red Cross Providing Emotional Support for Community Denver, Monday, May 21, 2018 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster volunteers to help the community of Santa Fe, Texas deal with the mass casualty event at Santa Fe High School. Della Wilson, a licensed mental health professional and volunteer with the […]
Update: May 21, 2018 More Disaster Workers Deploying to Support Hawaii Response The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending two additional disaster volunteers to help support people evacuated due to the volcanic eruption. Thousands of residents of the Big Island in Hawaii remain under mandatory evacuation as the Kilauea Volcano continues to […]
Story and photos by Kate Walters, Volunteer/Public Affairs. Hanover, CO – Saturday, April 21, 2018 10:00 P.M. – After a wildfire destroyed 23 homes in the tight-knit community of Hanover, the people gathered together Saturday morning as they began to face the challenging process of recovery. The Hanover School District Administrative team, teachers and staff […]
Colorado Springs, CO, Thursday. April 19, 2018, 11:00 a.m. – The American Red Cross has closed the shelter for the 117 fire in El Paso County. The shelter was at the Fountain Valley Baptist Church in Fountain, Colorado. Red Cross volunteers cleared cots and equipment from the shelter this morning and returned the facility to […]
Jamie’s Story Story and photos by Walt Palmer, Volunteer/Public Affairs Colorado Springs, CO, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 7 P.M. It was Tuesday and Jamie Brady-Maxwell was running a few errands in town. Town is Fountain, Colorado, about a 45-minute drive from Jamie’s home. She was in a store when she received an emergency text alert […]