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 […]
When temperatures soar, the hotter weather can pose a danger to family pets. The American Red Cross has steps to take to ensure your pet stays safe this summer: HOT CARS DEADLY FOR PETS Pet owners should not leave their animal in the car – even for a few minutes – when the hot weather […]
Volunteers tirelessly carried their drills and step ladders and brand-new smoke alarms throughout the entirety of Lake County knocking on doors, checking and installing smoke alarms, educating families and saving lives.
As the summer heats up, we all love being outdoors, enjoying long sunny days with our furry friends. Remember that the American Red Cross offers pet first aid classes and a free Pet First Aid app (for Android and iPhone) to help you stay ahead of any potential health risks. Summer Pet Safety Tips In […]
Colorado & Wyoming Responders Deploying to Help Denver, Friday, July 12, 2019– The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending volunteers to help prepare for Tropical Storm Barry. The following Red Cross disaster responders are deploying to Beaumont Texas: Michael Masto – Regional Disaster Officer for the Colorado & Wyoming Region to serve […]
July 10, 2018 Written by Beth Bernhardt Now that the latest wildfires are abating and people are returning to their homes, its important to plan for the next time. Every household should assemble a disaster supplies kit and keep it up to date. It can help your family stay safe and be more comfortable during […]
As our nation moves closer to the height of hurricane and wildfire season, volunteers from around the nation are deploying to current disasters with the mission of bringing comfort and hope, and at the same time, developing leadership skills that will help deepen the positive impact the Red Cross will bring to future responses. Recently, […]
Story by Bill Fortune/American Red Cross National CPR and AED Week, June 1-8, 2019 In the back of our minds we all know that CPR, when performed properly, can save lives. Chances are, at one point or another, we have all thought about learning CPR just in case we needed it. Unfortunately, for many of […]
The American Red Cross will be hosting several smoke alarm installation events on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half, yet one in 10 adults reported not purchasing an alarm because of the expense. In addition, nearly half of those surveyed said they’ve […]
Red Cross Survey: 2 in 5 People Say They’re More Likely to Win the Lottery than Lose Their Home in a Fire Local Red Cross Responded to 803 Home Fires Last Year, Seeks Volunteers to Install 1,700 Free Smoke Alarms for Local Families DENVER, COLORADO, APRIL 15, 2019 — A new national American Red Cross […]