Leave the fireworks to the professionals

4th of July: Red Cross Issues Tips for Everyone to Have a Safe Holiday Independence Day is coming soon and many people plan to attend fireworks displays, a backyard picnic, or just enjoy the outdoors. The American Red Cross wants you to enjoy a fun-packed, safe holiday and offers these tips you can follow over […]

Wyoming Red Cross installs smoke alarms in Platte County Senior Housing

By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Recently, The American Red Cross of Wyoming installed smoke alarms in 46 Senior Housing apartments in Wheatland. Because of Covid, the event was carried out differently from usual Sound the Alarm events. According to Disaster Program Manager Libby Case, “Typically, we work directly […]

As the Fire Approaches Your Home

Last wildfire season the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided 38,100 meals, 39,000 overnight stays and 3,009 disaster health contacts to wildfire evacuees. “After back-to-back years of record-breaking wildfires, this year it’s more critical than ever to get ready now,” said Gino Greco, CEO, Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming.  “Last year brought not […]

Are you Ready for a Wildfire?

Last wildfire season the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided 38,100 meals, 39,000 overnight stays and 3,009 disaster health contacts to wildfire evacuees. “After back-to-back years of record-breaking wildfires, this year it’s more critical than ever to get ready now,” said Gino Greco, CEO, Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming.  “Last year brought not […]

Pet Preparedness

By Aiden Greco, Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs At the American Red Cross, safety and preparedness for you and your loved ones are always a top priority. But what are you supposed to do for your furry friends when disaster strikes?  June is National Pet Preparedness Month and we wanted to help you keep […]

Feel the Heat

By Aiden Greco, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs At the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, we want you to always be prepared. With summer quickly approaching, that means the heat is also coming. From June through September, the average temperature in the two states ranges from the mid 80s […]

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By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado, Public Affaitrs The American Red Cross is in the business of preparing for, preventing and responding to disasters. The preparedness speaks to our long history of training, to give people the resiliency and knowledge to prepare themselves and others for any emergencies that may arise. The […]

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month and the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is urging everyone to plan now for dangerous wildfires and potential power outages. Last wildfire season the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided 38,100 meals, 39,000 overnight stays and 3,009 disaster health contacts to wildfire evacuees. “After back-to-back years […]

Prepare to Care for your 4-Legged Friends

By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross In the spirit of National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, let’s take a few steps to prepare for an emergency with our 4-legged family members. There are three things you need: Pet First Aid Kit, Pet First Aid/CPR Class, American Red Cross Pet First Aid App. Pet First Aid Kit […]

Sound the Alarm 2021

Protect your loved ones. Install smoke alarms. Make a fire escape plan. To help reduce the number of home fire-related injuries and fatalities, the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, in partnership with your local fire department, is providing FREE fire escape planning. We are also installing free smoke alarms to those who register. To […]