Red Cross responded to 105 events and assisted 293 people in July

The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming responded to a variety of disasters in July ranging from home fires to wildfires to tornadoes and floods. More than 240 disaster volunteers were engaged to help with the June/July wildfire response. More than 200 homes were destroyed as the fires scorched nearly 400,000 acres. Our volunteers […]

Local Red Cross Volunteers to Assist California Wildfire Victims

Denver, Monday, August 7, 2018, – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster responders to help people affected by the wildfires in California. They will serve in spiritual care, government operations, recovery casework, and Emergency Response Vehicle driving As of today, The Mendocino Complex Fire, dual wildfires now burning in both Mendocino and Lake […]

Celebrating Heroes in Northern Colorado

Every day in our community ordinary people perform extraordinary acts of courage, compassion, community service, and/or life-saving. Those people often respond to emergency situations where time is critical. They step up, see the need and follow through. The American Red Cross of Northern Colorado held a special dinner at the Pelican Lake Golf Club, on […]

Red Cross responded to 61 events, assisting 182 people In May

Denver, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 – The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to provide support during disaster large and small. From home fires to wildfires our disaster volunteers have met the challenge. During May eleven of our disaster volunteers deployed to Texas, Hawaii, Arizona and Maryland to help provide disaster relief. Some […]

Disaster Workers Deploying to Support Hawaii Response

Update: May 21, 2018 More Disaster Workers Deploying to Support Hawaii Response The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending two additional disaster volunteers to help support people evacuated due to the volcanic eruption.  Thousands of residents of the Big Island in Hawaii remain under mandatory evacuation as the Kilauea Volcano continues to […]

Log “Worked” and “On-call” Hours Separately

We appreciate that some of you set aside so much personal time to be on-call. Unfortunately, Red Cross can’t take credit for “on-call” hours in the same way as “worked” hours. That’s why, when you do work while on-call, it’s important to log those hours separately! What counts as work? Time you spend organizing, preparing […]

Red Cross provided aid to 134 people in February

American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, March 8, 2018 – Daylight Saving Time is this weekend and the American Red Cross reminds everyone to TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour. “It’s important for everyone to make sure their household is ready,” said Mike Masto, Regional Disaster Officer in Colorado and Wyoming. “A disaster like […]

Disaster Relief for 108 people in December and Simple Steps to Save Lives

American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, January 8, 2018 – On Average, Red Cross volunteers are responding to home fires two to three time each day in the two-state region. Nearly all of those calls for help come after a home fire.  “We’re deeply saddened for those who have been impacted by disaster, such […]

Volunteers and Donors Make It Happen

When the path of Hurricane Harvey became more apparent, our Red Cross volunteers got ready to help. It was clear that local volunteers and resources will be completely overwhelmed even before the rain began and Red Cross rallied national resources knowing that the need would be tremendous. Similarly, when Hurricanes Irma, Nate and Maria threatened, […]