Natalie Johnson Director Manitou Springs Art District By Jana Mathieson In 2013, the city of Manitou Springs knew they could be in for flood trouble. They were right. Businesses and residents had been told in advance that flooding was possible. But what did that really mean? What it meant was that people could not be […]
By Jana MathiesonEveryone knows that if you don’t practice before a big game, chances are that you won’t do as well as if you had practiced. Superstars in sports, world-class musicians, orators, and more all practice their craft well before they perform. The same holds true for business preparedness. Sure, all the pieces are in […]
By Jana Mathieson “You can pay me now or you can pay me later.” -1980s FRAM Oil Filter Commercial Sooner or later, there comes a day when we may have to pay. How much a business suffers during an emergency or disaster could depend on what plans are in place before the disaster strikes. What […]
Are you looking for ideas on activities you can undertake during National Preparedness Month? Check out these free online resources from FEMA. Below are clickable links to training that relates to preparedness and disaster response. These links will open in a new window. These courses are free and online so you can take them at […]
by Patricia Billinger In 2014, we’re celebrating 100 years of the Red Cross saving lives in Colorado.I’ve talked to more than a dozen regular people who are just like any one else, but with one important difference: they have used their ordinary hands to save someone’s life. In general, they all say the same two […]
The first thing I noticed was a white purse lying in the sidewalk about a block away. I had stepped out for a coffee run and hadn’t seen anything strange happen, but the white purse caught my attention as unusual. The first thing they teach you in Red Cross first aid training is to pay […]
As part of National Preparedness Month, the Red Cross is celebrating “Save A Life September” in honor of 100 years of saving lives in Colorado. During the month-long campaign, we encourage individuals, organizations and businesses to take simple steps that could save a life. In addition to Red Cross events like the Rocky Mountain Business […]
The smell of hamburgers on the grill, the flags on parade and the excitement of fireworks…things that tell you it is the Fourth of July, Independence Day, our nation’s birthday. The perfect time to celebrate with great family outings and outdoor fun that can provide some wonderful memories. Ashtyn Austin wears eye protectors and gloves […]
The Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership (CEEP) held an important meeting today at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO in an effort to improve the preparedness and resilience in Western Colorado. The American Red Cross was an active participant in the meeting. Troy Staples, Ready Rating Manager for the Red Cross Colorado & Wyoming Region […]
Story by Andrea Stone/American Red Cross When lightning strikes, it can be dangerous, even deadly. That fact hit home in July 2013 when 12 Fort Carson soldiers were injured by a lightning strike while at a training area. The incident happened just days after nine farm workers were struck by lightning in northern Colorado. “People […]