The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responds to calls for assistance, on average, twice a day across the region. Of the 147 people helped, at least 46 were children under the age of 18 including several infants. 20 of those assisted were age 60 or older. February is already off to a busy […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending a disaster volunteer to support the response to the devastating tornado damage in the southeast U.S. Typical deployments are 14 to 21 days depending on the needs of those affected by the disaster. Hannah Price will depart today from Denver and travel to Hattiesburg, Mississippi […]
Volunteers respond to Denver Apartment Fire New Years Eve: 12/31/16 The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responds to calls for assistance, on average, twice a day. Disaster knows no holiday, nor does it acknowledge a time of day. Volunteers respond 365 days a year, at all hours of the day or night. At […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, December 26, 2016 — The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responds to calls for assistance, on average, twice a day. Just last week, there were 14 calls for emergency assistance to help with multiple types of disasters, including fires and floods. * Of the 39 people helped, […]
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 […]
By Bill Fortune Our Disaster Action teams continue to help residents that were displaced by the fire at the Reserve at Hunters Run Apartments on Yale Ave. Twenty-four units were affected. Displaced residents found their own overnight lodging but Red Cross was able to provide some initial support. Apartment fire on East Yale Ave. Photo […]
By Bill Fortune At the American Red Cross we are driven by our mission statement that says, “The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.” Donors and volunteers listen to CEO Gino Greco at the Clara Barton Society […]
Denver, CO, August 24, 2016 1:00 P.M.— The American Red Cross has closed the shelter that was opened to support the evacuees from the International Youth Hostel in Denver. Residents have been referred to Denver Health and Human Services for additional support.