Drowning can occur quickly and silently, wherever there is water. Join the Red Cross in keeping vigilant watch over our family, friends and neighbors this summer – and for life The following tips are layers of protection that will help people stay safe in and around the water: Do your part, be water smart! Ensure […]
Every June, fire preparations amp up across Colorado and Wyoming. Due to our hot, dry summers with high risk thunderstorms, the likelihood for large fires is something the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming plan for all year. During fire season, fire managers use 5 different color-coded levels to help the public understand fire […]
A hotter-than-average summer is anticipated across most of the United States including in Colorado and Wyoming. The American Red Cross has steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. Some […]
Summer is just ahead when we all spend a lot of time outside, enjoying the outdoors. But this year summer fun will be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The American Red Cross offers safety tips you can follow. If your community is reopening, know what precautions to take in public settings. Keep at […]
Is it possible to have fun in this environment? Yes! And it’s actually really important. Laughter is not only fun—it’s also good for you, lowering blood pressure and strengthening your immune system. So watch a funny show, movie, or stand-up special. Talk to a funny friend or family member. Do whatever gets you giggling. You’ve earned a chuckle. Maintaining […]
by Matthew Bialey, American Red Cross Colorado and Wyoming are threatened by wildfires every year. In 2018 over 8.8 million acres burned in the US as a result of wildfires. Colorado and Wyoming are full of amazing national parks and wildlife where people from all over the world come to visit. In the summer, these […]
By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs When avid hiker Kelly Greenwood hits the trail, she doesn’t hear the chirping of the birds. She can’t hear squirrels either, nor can she hear her cat’s meow at home, or watch TV without closed captions. Music is nice, but she seldom hears or understands the lyrics. […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross It’s difficult to put into the words the importance of having CPR and AED training. Here’s some National CPR and AED Awareness Week vocabulary and facts to help you try. Common Terminology Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): a set of clinical algorithms for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, […]
Michael Laush and his best friend traveled to Vail last year for an epic trip to conquer the popular ski resort. But a fluke accident left him buried in the snow and suffocating. Thankfully a group of strangers stopped to help. Using CPR and other first aid the ending up saving his life. Vail Mountain […]
Arguably more important than National Doughnut Day or National Turkey Lovers Day (both real), comes National CPR and AED Awareness Week. On December 13, 2007, Congress unanimously passed a resolution to set aside June 1-7 each year as National CPR and AED Awareness Week to spotlight how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR […]