Red Cross Issues Top Summer and 4th of July Safety Steps

This summer, and specifically as we near the Fourth of July holiday, many people will be traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks, and the American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday.   Photo Credit: James Ford White Photography   “Everyone looks forward to […]

Lightner Creek Fire Response

Update: Saturday, July 1, 2017, 8:30 PM –  As the needs of the Durango community in relation to the Lightner Creek Fire diminish, and evacuations have been lifted, residents have been advised by county officials of their ability to return home. Notification messages to residents began this evening at 6:00 pm as part of the county communication plan. […]

Lightner Creek Wildfire Response

Durango, CO, Thursday, June 29, 2017, 2 PM – The Red Cross has opened a shelter for those people evacuated due to the Lightner Creek Wildfire near Durango, CO. The shelter was originally opened at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Wednesday evening. At noon on Thursday, the shelter was moved to the Escalante Middle School […]

Red Cross Helps 133 People After Disasters in 2017

American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, May 3, 2017 — The American Red Cross of Red Cross responder in front of apartment fire. Photo:American Red Cross Colorado & Wyoming responded to calls for assistance, on average, twice to three times a day to disasters of all types. From flooding and house fires, to several homes […]

The Red Cross Needs You!

The American Red Cross of Colorado is seeking volunteers for a variety of volunteer positions across the State. The week of April 23-29 is National Volunteer Week and we want to give you the opportunity to turn your caring and compassion into volunteer action with the Red Cross. Red Cross volunteer hands out needed emergency […]

Red Cross Helps 220 People after Home Fires During March 2017

American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, April 3, 2017 — The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responded to calls for assistance, on average, twice to three times a day during the month of March. Of the 220 people helped, at least 80 were children under the age of 18 including several infants. More […]

Red Cross Helps 220 People after Home Fires During March 2017

American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, April 3, 2017 — The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responded to calls for assistance, on average, twice to three times a day during the month of March. Of the 220 people helped, at least 80 were children under the age of 18 including several infants. […]

Red Cross in CO & WY helps more than 170 people in February 2017

  The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responds to calls for assistance, on average, twice a day across the two state region. Of the 170 people helped, at least 60 were children under the age of 18 including several infants. Nearly 30 of those assisted were age 60 or older. *The breakdown listed […]