Update as of Monday, October 30, 2017: An additional Red Cross disaster responder is on his way to the USVI. Les Orser volunteers with the Red Cross of Western Colorado. Les has been a long-time volunteer and has deployed to large scale disasters across the country on many occasions. He is a licensed mental health […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, October 5, 2017- The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responded to more than 100 calls in September, an increase of more than 140% of those experienced during the month of August. Of the 219 people helped by Red Cross, more than 84 were children under the […]
Monday, September 11, 2017 – The Red Cross has a massive relief effort underway across multiple states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing safe shelter to people in the path of Irma’s fury. The Red Cross is part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to those in need.Overnight. […]
Update: Thursday, Aug 31, 2017 – Colorado and Wyoming Red Cross continues to support the disaster relief effort for people affected by Hurricane Harvey. We have a total of 43 Red Crossers assigned to the disaster response in Dallas and Houston, Texas and 1 person assigned to support sheltering in Louisiana. August 29, 2017. George R. […]
UPDATE for Peak 2 Fire: Friday, July 7, 7PM: The Red Cross has closed the evacuation center/shelter that was opened for the Peak 2 Fire. All evacuations have been lifted and Red Cross support is no longer needed. Should the fire conditions worsen, the Red Cross stand ready to provide what ever service the community […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, July 3, 2017 — The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responded to calls for assistance, on average, twice to three times a day to disasters of all types. From flooding and house fires, to the collapsed roofs of two apartment buildings in Lakewood, CO. Of the […]
This summer, and specifically as we near the Fourth of July holiday, many people will be traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks, and the American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday. Photo Credit: James Ford White Photography “Everyone looks forward to […]
There is one thing disasters have in common with the American Red Cross: when it comes to impartiality, there is no doubt, both a disaster and our humanitarian response to it are equal. By our definition, impartiality is to “make no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.” While a disaster shows […]
UPDATE — Denver, Monday, June 19, 2017 – The shelter opened for the Maplewood Village Apartment Complex will close at 5:00 P.M., June 19, 2017. Accommodations have been made for all displaced residents. A full update will be provided at the apartment complex at 5:00 P.M. The Red Cross feeding vehicle will be on scene […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, June 8, 2017 — The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responds to calls for assistance, on average, twice to three times a day across the two-state region. Of the 158 people helped, more than 60 were age 60 or older. Breakdown of the CO & WY 87 […]