Update: Friday, June 15, 2018, 10 AM – The shelter located at Frisco Elementary was closed on Thursday. This will be the last update for the Red Cross response unless additional response is called for. According to Summit County Emergency Services: The Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) is offering two mobile food pantries to help replenish […]
Denver, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 – The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to provide support during disaster large and small. From home fires to wildfires our disaster volunteers have met the challenge. During May eleven of our disaster volunteers deployed to Texas, Hawaii, Arizona and Maryland to help provide disaster relief. Some […]
Update: Monday, June 14, 2018, Noon – The American Red Cross has closed the shelter that was located at Escalante Middle School. Fire crews have gained substantial progress and residents that were evacuated have been allowed to return home. This will be the last Red Cross statement for the #416Fire unless additional services are requested. […]
Wednesday, May 23 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is highlighting May as National Water Safety Month. The upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend is the unofficial start of summer when all of us will begin enjoying the outdoors and sunshine. This is the perfect time to ensure that you and your family […]
Red Cross Providing Emotional Support for Community Denver, Monday, May 21, 2018 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster volunteers to help the community of Santa Fe, Texas deal with the mass casualty event at Santa Fe High School. Della Wilson, a licensed mental health professional and volunteer with the […]
We appreciate that some of you set aside so much personal time to be on-call. Unfortunately, Red Cross can’t take credit for “on-call” hours in the same way as “worked” hours. That’s why, when you do work while on-call, it’s important to log those hours separately! What counts as work? Time you spend organizing, preparing […]
Red Cross responded to 88 events, assisting 238 people for the 4-week period ending April 1, 2018 April is Pet Safety Month; Make sure your pets are part of your evacuation plan. American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, April 4, 2018 – During the month of March the Red Cross provided comfort and care […]
Grand Junction, CO, Thursday, April 3, 2018, 8 A.M. – UPDATE – The Red Cross continues to support people affected by the Rosevale Fire. As of this morning we have opened cases for 12 families or individuals who were impacted. Our volunteer case workers are providing recovery counseling and connecting people with local resources. If […]
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 […]
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 […]