Update: 10:00 A.M. Sunday, March 17, 2018: Residents were allowed back into their homes Saturday evening and at a community breakfast this morning everyone seemed in good spirits. Three homes were lost in the fire and there are still concerns about a tire-wall fire that is smoldering on the southwest edge of the community. Three […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, March 8, 2018 – Daylight Saving Time is this weekend and the American Red Cross reminds everyone to TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour. “It’s important for everyone to make sure their household is ready,” said Mike Masto, Regional Disaster Officer in Colorado and Wyoming. “A disaster like […]
Stories and photos by Kate Walters/American Red Cross “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” – Henry Ford The first week of March American Red Cross volunteers had an opportunity to become better trained responders thanks to the partnership between Pikes Peak Community College and the Red Cross of […]
Denver, Thursday, March 1, 2018 – Updated – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming now has 12 volunteers deployed to current disasters. The most recent are Rhita Strong who is deploying to Pago Pago in American Samoa in response to Tropical Cyclone Gita. Dana Goldsmith and Della Wilson will be serving in Indiana where they […]
Story by Bill Fortune and Photos by R.W. Firth/American Red Cross The annual tradition of recognizing local heroes in Pueblo, CO was once again a huge success. The evening began with a social hour that included music from the Colorado State University – Pueblo Jazz Combo. They did an excellent job keeping the crowd entertained […]
Colorado Springs, CO, Thursday, February 19, 2018, — Everyday in our community ordinary people perform extraordinary acts of compassion, community service, and life-saving. The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado has chosen nine heroes to be honored at the event that will be held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs on March 15, 2018 from […]
Pueblo, CO, Thursday, January 25, 2018, — Everyday in our community ordinary people perform extraordinary acts of compassion, community service, and life-saving. The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado has chosen eight heroes to be honored at the event that will be held at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center in Pueblo on […]
Story and photos by Christina Mascarenas/American Red Cross Pueblo – A pesky spider, setting off fire alarms in the Sandoval house, created a concern for Tom Sandoval since his hearing-impaired son wasn’t waking up when the alarm went off. “That’s my baby, he’s my youngest,” Tom said with a smile. “Three nights in a row, […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, January 8, 2018 – On Average, Red Cross volunteers are responding to home fires two to three time each day in the two-state region. Nearly all of those calls for help come after a home fire. “We’re deeply saddened for those who have been impacted by disaster, such […]
Story and Photos By Christina Mascarenas/American Red Cross Video by Bill Fortune/American Red Cross The children of military families serve too. They endure the hardship and loneliness that comes with frequent moves and deployments. When one of the parents deploys, especially to a combat zone, the stress is hard to cope with. Because the […]