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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, June 8, 2017 — The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responds to calls for assistance, on average, twice to three times a day across the two-state region. Of the 158 people helped, more than 60 were age 60 or older. Breakdown of the CO & WY 87 […]
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 […]
Workers will bring help and hope to those recovering from devastating floods UPDATE: May 9, 2017 – Another Colorado Volunteer goes to to help Roads, parks and homes flooded in Pocahontas, AR Photo by American Red Cross Walter Palmer has deployed to Arkansas to support relief efforts needed as extensive flooding has affected […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]