Debra Ryon: A Red Cross Journey of Compassion and Service 

Debra Ryon, a resident of Evergreen, Colorado, has spent the last four years dedicated to helping others through her volunteer work with the American Red Cross. Her most recent deployment, part of her fifth Red Cross mission, took her to the frontlines of disaster relief in an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV), where she played a […]

Kathy Blessing: From Classroom to Red Cross Crisis Response 

For American Red Cross volunteer Kathy Blessing of Boulder, Colorado, serving her community has always been a way of life. A retired public school teacher, Kathy transitioned from educating young minds to assisting communities in times of crisis through her volunteer work. Her first Red Cross deployment, during Hurricane Helene, showcased her dedication, adaptability, and […]

Camp Guernsey Fire – Red Cross Disaster Response

Response Information The American Red Cross of Wyoming is responding to the Camp Guernsey Fire near Guernsey, Wyoming.  On August 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. evacuations were lifted for the Camp Guernsey Fire. The Red Cross has closed the evacuation shelter at the Joint Training Center, Camp Guernsey.  Red Cross services remain available to those impacted […]

March 2024 Snow Storm

Response Updates March 13, 6:30 p.m. If you need a place to get warm during the storm, the Red Cross has opened several warming centers. Douglas County Fairgrounds – Kirk Hall – 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80104 – Warming Center with water, coffee and snacks – Opens at 7 a.m. on 3/14/24 Fox […]

It’s time for the school bells to ring again

Soon students will head back to school, some entering the classroom for the first time. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming offers ten ways to help make sure your student is safe as they head back to school for the upcoming year. “There are some special steps parents of younger kids should take, […]

It’s Wildfire Awareness Month; Here is how to be Red Cross Ready

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 […]