As people turn their clocks back this weekend for the end of daylight-saving time, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming asks everyone to also test their smoke alarms. “Home fires are our community’s most frequent disaster, and we ask everyone to ‘turn and test’ this weekend to help protect your family,” said Gino […]
Story and Photos by Kathy Dill The American Red Cross of Northern Colorado partnered with Larimer and Weld counties, Poudre Fire Authority, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Collins Office of Emergency Management hosted an all-day Family Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo on October 5, 2019, that was free and […]
Halloween, one of the most popular holidays in this country, is just days away. Little witches, ghosts, pirates and superheroes will soon take to the streets for trick-or-treat fun, and the American Red Cross has tips to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the festivities. Here are the top tips for parents to keep in […]
October is an important for everyone. It is a time to reflect on how you can prevent home fires and, if one occurs, how can you survive one. On average, seven people die every day from home fires, which take more lives each year than all other natural disasters combined in the U.S., according to […]
September is National Preparedness Month and we hope that you have taken some time, or put some thought into, the preparedness concepts we have provided through the month. As September comes to an end we thought you would like to get a reminder of the topics we have covered with the hope that you will […]
By Andrea Carlson The American Red Cross celebrates heroes who use their Red Cross training to assist others in an emergency. Sean McColgan is the epitome of a hero. Several years ago, Sean was involved in a motorcycle accident that sidelined his paramedic training. It took months for Sean to fully undergo his treatments, surgeries […]
Story by Joanne Song, American Red Cross Saving a life requires quick action and a caring attitude for others. It also requires empathy, skills, and confidence to compromise the safety of oneself to save another. It is this courage, charisma, and caring nature of two individuals in Aspen, Colorado that earned themselves the American Red […]
September is National Preparedness Month and we in Colorado like to stay prepared for just about anything. Putting together a disaster kit my sound daunting but in reality it is a simple process that can be turned into a family learning experience. This week we will take a look at creating a 72-hour kit in […]
We know you have lots to do…all the time. We also know that when a disaster strikes you can quickly run out of time. Being prepared for an emergency can make the difference between life and death. It is not a matter of if you will be impacted by a disaster, but WHEN. September is […]
The school bells are ringing as summer vacation ends and students head back to class. The American Red Cross offers these steps to help make the trip back to the classroom a safe one. GETTING TO SCHOOL SAFELY If your student rides a bus to school, they should plan to get to their bus stop […]