by Amanda Fry Saturday, Nov. 26 volunteers from the Cheyenne area worked to install smoke alarms in over 40 homes, as part of the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. Red Cross Disaster Program Manager James Ledwith (L) stands with the volunteers from F.E. Warren AFB near Cheyenne, WY. Photo by Nigel Holderby/American Red Cross […]
Training material for the SLV disaster academy Photo by Ayesha Williams/Red Cross By Bill Fortune The American Red Cross of Western Colorado hosted a disaster training academy in Alamosa, CO from Friday, Oct 7 through Sunday, Oct 9. More than 20 volunteers were trained in a variety of topics ranging from managing a disaster response […]
By Bill Fortune Going door-to-door on a warm Friday afternoon to install smoke alarms is probably not what most people think about at the end of their work week. For the Red Cross and local Fire Departments that activity is right in line with their mission and their hearts. The Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado […]
By Bill Fortune So, what did you do over the Labor Day weekend? Camping, travel, site seeing, or maybe just stayed home and spent time with family. Any number of possibilities come to mind for what some call the “last weekend of summer.” Colorado volunteers Suzanne Faerber and Kenneth Harnett serving food in Louisiana. Photo American Red Cross […]
Story and Photos by Walt Palmer, American Red Cross Justin Israel sleeps on his left side, mostly, but frequently switches to his right side. It makes little difference in his life. His brother sleeps on his right side, because when he switches to his left side (which he frequently does when he is asleep) […]
By Bill Fortune 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 […]
Anthem BCBS associate Brandi Montoya adds an emergency blamket to the emergency kit that was handed out at the Home Fire Campaign Being prepared for a potential disaster can help prevent injuries, and even save lives. That’s why dozens of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) associates joined with the American Red Cross in helping to ensure […]
SPC Day 2 Outlook valid for Friday, April 15, 2016 Hazardous weather is possible across much of eastern Colorado Friday afternoon and this weekend and we encourage everyone to take a look at their emergency plans and procedures to make sure they are ready for possible weather emergencies. According to NOAA Storm Prediction Center, “Severe […]
By Kelly Wheeler Kristen Elzey As a grad student at the University of Denver, Kristen Elzey is well-versed on the impact of disasters on victims — her master’s program is dedicated to trauma-focused clinical psychology. Yet when Kristen decided to become a Red Cross volunteer, she realized she was not prepared for a potential disaster […]
By Mary Urban Teaching others to be adept and clear-headed when handling emergencies not only benefits those who are being taught, but instills confidence in the instructor. It reinforces for the teacher what preparedness entails, as well as honing public interaction and speaking skills. The Red Cross offers the Preparedness Academy for those who enjoy […]