By Bill Fortune and Patricia Billinger When disaster strikes, we all want to help. Local governments, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and individuals all rally to help those in need. The American Red Cross is among those who answer the call to help. Volunteers in Calistoga, CA go through boxes of items donated to California wildfire relief. […]
By Bill Fortune and Elisa DiTrolio/American Red Cross Home fires never strike when you’re ready. They are notorious for happening in the middle of the night…when people are most vulnerable and least prepared. Members of the Baptist Church post helpful information for Country Club Villa residents on the wall of the Red Cross shelter Friday, Sep. 18, 2015 […]
On Sept. 9, 2013, rain began falling in a historic downpour that would ultimately result in flooding across more than a third of Colorado’s counties. Boulder County received a year’s worth of rainfall in a matter of days. The Red Cross sprang into action immediately and, despite the challenges of flooded roadways and damaged infrastructure, […]
This week, in honor of the 10 years that have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck, we are remembering those whose lives were impacted, honoring the resiliency of the community, thanking those who stepped up to help and reflecting on lessons learned. By Leila Roche Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, most people remember the super-shelters and […]
This week, in honor of the 10 years that have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck, we are remembering those whose lives were impacted, honoring the resiliency of the community, thanking those who stepped up to help and reflecting on lessons learned. By Leila Roche Roger Bram delivers clean-up kits after the Black Forest Fire in […]
This week, in honor of the 10 years that have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck, we are remembering those whose lives were impacted, honoring the resiliency of the community, thanking those who stepped up to help, and reflecting on lessons learned. By Leila Roche In her more than 50 years as a Red Cross volunteer, […]
This week, in honor of the 10 years that have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck, we are remembering those whose lives were impacted, honoring the resiliency of the community, thanking those who stepped up to help, and reflecting on lessons learned and applied in the decade since. Story and photos by Janet Koelling Hurricane Katrina […]
Photos and story by Thea Skinner The Black Forest community, the American Red Cross, and their partners dedicated the Black Forest Fire Memorial during a ceremony August 15 — a symbol of nurturing and rebuilding the community. The Black Forest Fire of June 11, 2013, is considered the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history. The […]
Update at 12:00-Shelter at Buena Vista HS in Buena Vista, CO has closed. Buena Vista, Co.,9 a.m., Friday, July 3.2015 – The American Red Cross shelter at Buena Vista High School remains open as Chaffee County officials assess damage from a mudslide that occurred Thursday evening. Overnight the Red Cross provided support and comfort to […]
By Jana Mathieson May and June 2015 have been so rainy that most people are worried more about flooding than wildfires. However, all this moisture also feeds the growth of potential fuels for fires later this summer. On Saturday, June 13, 2015, members of Behind The Red and other Mile High Chapter Red Cross volunteers […]