By Emil Joensson, Public Affairs Intern American Red Cross This past April, a tornado devastated parts of Arkansas. Ruby Richman was among the hundreds of people affected by the storm. “It is hard to explain. To look around you, and everything you knew, is gone. In four minutes, your whole world, your life, has been […]
Red Cross Wildfire Response Updates It’s officially wildfire season! Titan Fire in Las Animas County, Chris Mountain Fire & Coal Mine Fire in Archuleta County & Spring Creek Fire in Garfield County are currently burning. TITAN FIRE – Las Animas CountyJune 29, 2023, 6:30 p.m. The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is responding to […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs How to prepare before a wildfire: Stay Informed: Ensure you have access to alerts and notifications, even during a power outage. This will help you monitor conditions and receive instructions from local officials. Register for free emergency alerts from your community and stay […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, and it serves as a reminder to be prepared in case a dangerous wildfire affects your neighborhood. The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming understands the importance of keeping households safe during these challenging times. With […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Paul Hyde is no stranger to the American Red Cross. He first began volunteering years ago when he lived in Indiana. “This is the second time around volunteering with the Red Cross both here in Colorado and Indiana. I enjoy working as a […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Cindy Eldenburg first joined the American Red Cross as a volunteer at the end of 2020, and now each week she makes sure other volunteers know “the happenings” of the Colorado and Wyoming region. “The Red Cross is one of the few organizations […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Last September, Paulina was running a marathon on the Regis University campus in Denver. After she finished the 5K, she heard someone yell that there was a man down. Paulina ran over to the man who was on the ground, unresponsive and not breathing. Bleeding […]
Response Updates April 15, 2023 3:36 p.m. The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is responding to the North Creek Fire near Beulah, CO. The Red Cross and partners have opened an evacuation center for impacted residents to go. The Evacuation Center is located at Roncalli Middle School: 4202 HWY 78, Pueblo, CO 81005. Anyone […]
Response Updates April 2, 2023 11:30 a.m. Local officials have rescinded all mandatory evacuation orders relating to the 403 Fire. All areas under mandatory evacuation have been downgraded to pre-evacuation. Residents that evacuated may return home but should be prepared to again evacuate should fire behavior change. Only residents will be able to enter areas […]
El Centro Humanitario has offered aid to immigrants in need with the same humanitarian spirit of the American Red Cross. While the Red Cross focuses on shelter and nourishment, Centro Humanitario donates its time to serve immigrants’ social needs and to help them find work. The staff at El Centro Humanitario strive to support and […]