Turn-N-Test: Every Second Counts

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Daylight saving time ends on November 3 and the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of […]

Keep Trick or Treaters Safe this Halloween

Halloween is just days away. Fast becoming one of the most popular holidays in this country, masses of little super heroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has tips parents can follow to help keep the kids […]

Are You Ready to Help Save a Life?

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, designed to inform the public about warning signs, risk factors and what to do in a cardiac emergency. During this month, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to enroll in a CPR and AED course so they can learn how to help save a life when someone goes […]

Columbus Day 2024: Embark on your Disaster Preparedness Journey

Columbus Day, observed the second Monday in October, celebrates Christopher Columbus and his crew’s journey to find the Far East and landing in the Americas instead. While many associate Columbus Day with Columbus “sailing the ocean blue in 1492,” the holiday has evolved to represent more than this historic reflection. This Columbus Day, join the Red Cross […]

Swim season is almost here! 

The American Red Cross encourages families to prepare for the fast-approaching summer swim season by learning to be “water smart.” Research shows that participation in formal water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% for one to four-year-olds. “Before families head out to pools and parks, it’s important for all […]

Busy wildfire season on the horizon

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Residents of Colorado are facing an above-normal wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The best defense during an emergency is to be prepared and the American Red Cross of Mile High advises everyone to get ready now. The […]

Stay safe as colder weather moves in

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs As temperatures drop across the region, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Gino Greco, Chief Executive Officer, […]

Avoid a fire in your home over the holidays

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Northern Colorado encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home […]

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, […]