As part of the work of Save a Life Denver, the American Red Cross is growing a team of instructors to work with businesses and organizations and to prepare community members. On December 16, 2017 a Red Cross training was held to identify these special trainers. Dana Goldsmith, American Red Cross Disability Integration Specialist, […]
Cooking is leading cause of home fires. Smoke alarms and other precautions can help prevent them. Millions of people will gather for Thanksgiving to enjoy time with loved ones and a delicious holiday dinner this week. With cooking being the number one cause of home fires, the American Red Cross recommends that everyone […]
It has been an incredibly busy year for all of us and some of us are amazed that it is already November and time to change our clock from daylight savings time to standard time. Time to TURN and TEST! Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 5 at 2:00 a.m., so remember to TURN […]
Have a fun and safe time trick or treating this Halloween! 1. Remember, do not go into a home when trick or treating. Stay outside and wait for the treat. 2. Make sure that you have plenty of lighting and that goes for the “trick or treater” and for the home and neighborhood. 3. Take […]
There are many levels of preparedness when it comes to a total eclipse. Some of the most important things to remember are, obviously, about your personal safety and the safety of your eyes. A lot of professionals are talking about Eye Safety Cautions, and it’s really important you pay attention to these warnings. If you haven’t […]
Learn how to provide emergency care for pets until veterinary assistance is available For more than 100 years, the American Red Cross has been training people to perform first aid skills so they could save the lives of others. Now, the organization announces the release of its new Cat and Dog First Aid online course […]
This summer, and specifically as we near the Fourth of July holiday, many people will be traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks, and the American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday. Photo Credit: James Ford White Photography “Everyone looks forward to […]
By Bill Fortune It is that time of year when outdoor activities conflict with hazardous weather. Working with the National Weather Service, we thought it would be helpful to provide some discussion about outdoor lightning risk reduction. Being outdoors is the most dangerous place to be during a thunderstorm. Each year, nearly all people in […]
Pueblo, CO, 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2017 — Saturday, June 24, 2017, Red Cross volunteers, the Westlake Fire Department and other volunteers will be in the Saddleback community going door-to-door to install free smoke alarms. Research shows that having working smoke alarms increases your chance of survival by 50 percent. Home RC Volunteer Roger […]
By Nigel Holderby American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming: May 25, 2017 — Many folks will spend the upcoming Memorial Day weekend taking a road trip, having their first picnic of the season or enjoying that first dip in the lake or pool. Follow these American Red Cross tips to stay safe and relish all the long holiday […]