National Preparedness Month: Preparing for frequent and intense weather events Climate change is impacting more families across the U.S, last year over 40% of Americans were living in a county struck by a climate disaster. We are experiencing significant wildfires, more extreme storms, heavier rain, higher temperatures and stronger hurricanes. In the past 20 years the U.S […]
Today, more than 250 trained Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground in Kentucky — with dozens more in other locations — providing shelter, meals, emotional support and replacing prescription medications, eyeglasses or critical medical equipment, like canes and wheelchairs, which were left behind in the rush to get to safety. More help is […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs The increasing number of large disasters over the last several years has meant more people are being displaced for longer than the immediate aftermath of the disaster. To address this, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Disaster Cycle Services hosted a […]
Simms Fire Response Updates May 20, 08:45 a.m. The American Red Cross of Western Colorado is working closing with local emergency managers and is standing by to respond at moment’s notice if requested by our government partners. For more information about the Red Cross response to the Simms fire follow us on Facebook: @RedCrossColorado or […]
By MaryJo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross has a very long history of providing assistance in times of disaster, both for personal and larger catastrophes. The recent addition of a new office in Durango gives us a better opportunity to reach out to an underserved population, […]
May 14, 2:30 p.m. High Park Fire Update The shelter has been moved to Woodland Park Community Church: 800 Valley View Dr, Woodland Park, CO 80863.Red Cross volunteers are standing by to provide care, comfort and shelter. May 13, 9:20 p.m. Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Southern Colorado continue to support those impacted […]
Preparing for wildfires doesn’t have to be hard, just follow these steps to help make sure your family is prepared to either evacuate or shelter in place. The first step is to determine whether you are at risk for wildfires. Reach out to your state or local government emergency management agency for information. Next, create […]
April 21, 2022, 12:20 p.m. UPDATE – The Red Cross shelter at the Valley Church of the Nazarene is scheduled to close at 1 p.m. The Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is opening at 4 p.m. If you have been impacted by the wildfire near #MonteVistaCO, we encourage you to visit the DAC at the Ski Hi […]
April 16, 2022 10:22 p.m. The American Red Cross of Western Colorado has opened a shelter ready to accommodate anyone needing overnight refuge due to the Duck Pond fire in Eagle county. Red Cross volunteers are standing by to help people with immediate needs, supplies and support. The shelter is located at the Eagle Valley Middle […]
Leroy Trujilo, a local teenager, used great judgment, first aid skills and riding experience to safely evacuate a severely injured person on his dirt bike. For his heroic and lifesaving actions, Leroy Trujilo will receive the 2022 Youth Hero of the Year Award at the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Rocky Mountain […]