By Matt Bailey, American Red Cross Spring is here with warm weather and longer days; summer is not too far behind. Safety throughout the season should be a top priority for everyone, whether their activity is hiking, fishing or enjoying fireworks on Independence Day. A few safety tips can make the difference between a great […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross It’s important to recognize that the immediate actions taken by members of the public before first responders arrive on the scene give victims a better chance at recovering from life-threatening, serious injuries and cardiac emergencies. Today, we celebrate National Stop the Bleed Day, a day meant to increase public […]
By Matt Baily, American Red Cross Summer fun is on the horizon! Soon many of us will be enjoying water activities, like swimming, boating and paddle boarding. Water activities are fun, but it is important to remember that they can be dangerous. Today is International Water Safety Day, a day to remind us how important […]
by Kate Walters, Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Red Cross volunteers and El Paso County staff have created hundreds of mask-making kits, each one containing the raw materials needed to construct 24 homemade masks. They are working to create enough kits to make 6,000 masks. Red Cross volunteers, Pam and Bob Munson, along with Bob […]
By Rick Padden The American Red Cross and the Thompson School District partnered up on a Pillowcase Project for the third year in a row– teaching Loveland third-graders how to pack pillowcases for emergency evacuations. According to District Wellness Coordinator, Kathy Schlepp, the program fits perfectly into the overall district goal of health education. “I’ve […]
Test and Turn As you turn your clocks to spring forward this weekend for daylight saving time, please also test your smoke alarms. Home fires are the nation’s most frequent disaster, claiming seven lives every day in the U.S. But a working smoke alarm can cut the risk of death by half. You can also […]
An emergency binder can help you resume your life, faster. By Elizabeth Brown, American Red Cross We often plan for our family’s immediate safety in times of disaster, but not for the recovery process. After an emergency, when it’s time to resume life as usual, you will need personal, medical and financial information to get […]
Written by Elizabeth Brown, American Red Cross of Colorado Humans have always looked to animals for companionship. The American Red Cross recognizes that for many people, family runs deeper than blood. Our furry friends love us unconditionally, but sometimes it is easy to forget that they have needs as well. Owning a pet can be […]
It’s that time of year when staying healthy is on everyone’s mind— flu season. The American Red Cross urges everyone to get their influenza vaccine now. It is not too late to protect yourself and your family. This year, the CDC reports this year’s flu season is expected to peak in February but can last as […]
By Lizzy Brown, American Red Cross of Colorado On Monday, January 13, 2020, the American Red Cross of Colorado and the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind (CSDB) installed life-changing technology, called the bed shaker, in Colorado Springs. This service was offered free of charge in the home of Melissa and Darrell Shular. Darrell […]