Before Winter Weather Hits Whether you’re on a winter road trip, headed to the mountains for a ski day, or you’re commuting to work, winter travel is just plain different from the rest of the year. You need special gear, a different mindset, and it takes a lot more planning. Approximately 21% (nearly 1,235,000) of […]
According to the song, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year many of you are busy getting ready for the holidays. The American Red Cross wants your holiday season to be truly wonderful and offers these twelve holiday safety tips to help keep the season safe, happy and bright. 1. Prepare your vehicle for traveling to grandmother’s house. Build […]
While COVID-19 has changed many of our holiday plans, it is important to continue to protect yourself from cooking fires — which typically peak on Thanksgiving. That’s why the American Red Cross is encouraging everyone to brush up on their home fire prevention steps prior to the holiday, so you can enjoy your Thanksgiving feast […]
Halloween, one of the most popular holidays in this country, is just days away. Little witches, ghosts, pirates and superheroes will soon take to the streets for trick-or-treat fun, and the American Red Cross has tips to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the festivities. Here are the top tips for parents to keep in […]
By Aiden Greco, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer At the American Red Cross, we believe that being informed is one of the best ways to keep you and your family safe from imminent disasters. The Red Cross offers a multitude of different apps for your mobile device to keep you informed and better prepared […]
Disasters can happen anywhere, anytime—even in someone’s own home. September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross is urging everyone to take three easy steps to get their household ready for emergencies. These three action steps are as follows: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed. This post will give you all […]
Disasters can happen anywhere, anytime—even in someone’s own home. September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross is urging everyone to take three easy steps to get their household ready for emergencies. These three action steps are as follows: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed. This post will give you all […]
Colorado and Wyoming are bracing for a drastic weather whiplash. Record-breaking heat this Labor day weekend is predicted to turn into a cold front this evening with strong winds and rain changing to snow by Tuesday. If it is your first time experiencing snow or if you are still in summer mode, we have put […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer In case you are wondering if it is safe to volunteer on the scene at a disaster or with clients who have been displaced, the American Red Cross has the situation well in hand. No volunteers are allowed out in the field without extensive training […]
How to Prepare Before a Disaster Occurs Find the full list of items to include in your preparedness kit, HERE. Learn the essential supplies to put in your family’s survival kit. Weather-related disasters can happen at any time, which is why it is important to be prepared ahead of time. Part of this preparedness includes […]