By now, everyone is familiar with the heroic efforts of our country’s medical personnel in confronting COVID-19, particularly in the worst days of the pandemic. The North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley has one of the more inspiring stories to tell, and their dedicated support in caring for one of the most severe cases in […]
Response Updates December 19, 2022 – 11:00 p.m. The evacuation center located at East Boulder Community Center has closed. December 19, 2022 – 7 p.m. The evacuation center located at East Boulder Community Center – 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303 will remain open overnight. December 19, 2022 – 5 p.m. Evacuation orders within the […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs It’s been nearly a year since one of the most destructive wildfires in Colorado history. The Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes and forced nearly 35,000 residents to evacuate their Boulder County homes. From the start, American Red Cross volunteers were among […]
By: David Damsgaard Did you know heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires during the colder months? Chilly temperatures often bring an increased risk of home fires caused by space heaters and fireplaces. The American Red Cross is striving to help prevent home fires and raise awareness in our local communities at […]
Deirdre Wildman Secures Her Red Cross Legacy The Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has so many reasons to be grateful to Deirdre Wildman for her service, her leadership, and her example. Deirdre is the immediate past Board Chair of the Mile High Board of Directors, is a member of the Tiffany Circle, and has […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Reaching Across Cultures Written By Amanda Moorhouse, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs; Edited by Kim Mailes, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross is one of 192 International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian societies […]
Training American Red Cross volunteers and employees on how to respond before, during and following a disaster event is a critical part of disaster planning. It is essential that emergency response teams know their roles inside and out. Last week, the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming held a Specialty Vehicle Service Delivery workshop to […]
National Preparedness Month: Preparing for frequent and intense weather events Climate change is impacting more families across the U.S, last year over 40% of Americans were living in a county struck by a climate disaster. We are experiencing significant wildfires, more extreme storms, heavier rain, higher temperatures and stronger hurricanes. In the past 20 years the U.S […]
Today, more than 250 trained Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground in Kentucky — with dozens more in other locations — providing shelter, meals, emotional support and replacing prescription medications, eyeglasses or critical medical equipment, like canes and wheelchairs, which were left behind in the rush to get to safety. More help is […]
Response Updates July 17, 9 p.m. The evacuation center is closed. July 17, 7:30 p.m. Larimer County Sheriff’s Office issued mandatory evacuations due to a fire burning in Red Feather Lakes. The wildfire is located in Lone Pine Court in Red Feather Lakes, and mandatory evacuations are ordered for the Fox Acres area north of […]