Florence and Don Peck at their temporary home. “Before we knew what we needed Red Cross was there” By Mary Urban Photos by Nigel F. Holderby/American Red Cross On 11/13/2016 Don Peck and his wife Florence Myles-Peck escaped from their burning home in the early morning hours. Because they had working smoke alarms they were […]
The Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to the immediate needs of those people affected by the Junkins Fire burning in the Wet Mountains east of Westcliffe, CO. Red Cross volunteers ready to help at the Wetmore Fire Station Disaster Assistance Center. Photo by Bill Fortune American Red Cross Updated Monday, October […]
More Colorado and Wyoming Assets Deploying for Hurricane Matthew Relief Emergency Response Vehicles Rolling out on Monday Red Cross workers going door-to-door for Hurricane Matthew Relief. Photo by American Red Cross Denver, Sunday, October 09, 2016 – As Hurricane Matthew continued its path of destruction up the southeast coast, the American Red Cross expanded […]
Colorado and Wyoming Volunteers Continue to Support Hurricane Matthew Relief Update:Oct, 13, 2016 As of Thursday morning, October 13, the Colorado and Wyoming Red Cross has sent more than 30 volunteers to support the relief efforts for Hurricane Matthew. In addition, three emergency response vehicles (ERV) were sent. Most of the Colorado and Wyoming volunteers […]
More Colorado and Wyoming Assets Deploying for Hurricane Matthew Relief Emergency Response Vehicles Rolling out on Monday Denver, Sunday, October 09, 2016 – As Hurricane Matthew continued its path of destruction up the southeast coast, the American Red Cross expanded its massive sheltering effort to span five states. More than 13,400 people in North Carolina, […]
Workers will bring help to those avoiding disaster as Hurricane Matthew hits Southeast U.S. Denver, Thursday, October 6, 2016 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster volunteers to Florida to aide in the evacuation efforts in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. A Red Cross volunteer comforts a child (stock photo/ American […]
Beulah Hill Fire Response Update: Thursday 2:00 P.M. Phase 2 of Reentry plan began today and several more families were allowed back in their homes. To find out more information about the reentry plan and how it might affect you or your home please go to puebloemergency.info. Information is also available at the Joint Information […]
Beulah Hill Fire Response Update: Friday, October 7, 2016 Red Cross Closing Shelter for Beulah Hill Fire Evacuees Shelter in Stand-by Status for Now Pueblo, CO, Friday, October 7, 2016, 1:00 P.M. MDT – The American Red Cross continues to support reentry and recovery efforts for the people affected by the Beulah Hill Fire. Reentry […]
Update at 4:00 P.M. Red Cross evacuation center remains open at Roncolli Middle School in Pueblo. Pets should be taken to the Pueblo Animal Services located at 4600 Eagle Ridge Pl in Pueblo. Large animals should be taken to the Colorado State Fairgrounds. ———————————————————————————————— Red Cross Opening Evacuation Center for Beulah Hill Fire Evacuation Center […]
Beulah Hill Fire Update – 10:30 PM Monday, October 3, 2016 Due to expanded evacuation requirements and at the request of Pueblo County Emergency Management the Red Cross will be opening a second shelter in Pueblo. The second shelter will be located in the Southwest Motors Event Center at the Colorado State Fairground and should […]