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 Bringing Help and Hope is First Priority Denver – August 22, 2016, Noon — The Red Cross has been responding to the call for help from people affected by the Louisiana Floods and the California Fires. Blue Cut Fire in California – The Blue Cut Fire forced the evacuation of 82,000 people and […]
Updated August 29, 2016 Are you looking for a career with the American Red Cross? We have tons of openings across the country in a wide variety of positions. Go to our Red Cross Career site and search for jobs across the country. Looking for a job in Colorado and Wyoming? Check out these openings: […]
Latest Red Cross Colorado and Wyoming Wildfire Support Information: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:00 A.M. Update; Wildfire support continues across the two-state region as fires continue to ignite and threaten homes. Red Cross volunteers and staff have dispersed across affected areas to help coordinate response and recovery. Our volunteers are embedded with local, state […]
SPC Day 2 Outlook valid for Friday, April 15, 2016 Hazardous weather is possible across much of eastern Colorado Friday afternoon and this weekend and we encourage everyone to take a look at their emergency plans and procedures to make sure they are ready for possible weather emergencies. According to NOAA Storm Prediction Center, “Severe […]
Nearly 350 people sheltered Wednesday evening Denver, Thursday, March 24, 2016, Noon – The American Red Cross of Colorado responded to the call for help on Wednesday as travelers were stranded across much of northeast Colorado. At the height of the response the Red Cross and partners had opened 13 emergency warming centers and was supporting […]
By Leila Roche and Bill Fortune Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor of his legacy, over 150 volunteers from Colorado and Wyoming gave their time to help their neighbors this 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Together, they visited nearly […]
Story by Leila Roche, American Red Cross Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. And this year, Colorado is expecting a wintry mix of weather. So, whether you’re traveling by car, plane or train, we have a few tips to keep you and your loved ones safe on your way. […]