By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs On August 21, 2024, Wyoming Red Cross Executive Director Janet Lewis presented American Red Cross National Lifesaving Awards to three Converse County District #1 teachers and their CPR instructor. Teachers Chris Dutcher, Drew Hodgs and Justin Hoopman acted quickly and decisively to save […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Wildfires are different from other natural disasters. When a tornado or hurricane strikes, the work of the American Red Cross begins with the aftermath. Wildfires, however, are ongoing. Red Cross responders arrive in the midst of an unpredictable and shifting situation and have to […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs In 2017, Ray Klein was living in Nevada when the fires broke out in northern California. He had lived there for many years and had friends there. When he saw what was happening to the people, he drove to Santa Rosa and joined […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Gilbert Nelson says he got into Government Operations because it was already similar to his regular job as Emergency Manager in Weston County. After 24 years with the Fire Department and previous work in corrections and law enforcement, he says becoming the EM […]
By Pat Kondas, American Public Affairs She had been working with emergency preparedness with her own faith-based organization for about fifteen years and loved it. “I just really enjoy helping people make sure they’ve got their 72-hour kit all ready to go and they have a home fire plan and making sure everybody’s prepared for […]
In a world where acts of kindness and selflessness often go unnoticed, Howard Dykes stands as a shining example of a life dedicated to service. From his early years in Cheyenne, Wyoming to his retired days as a Locomotive Engineer at Union Pacific Railroad Company, Dykes’ story is one of resilience, compassion and a commitment […]
Soon students will head back to school, some entering the classroom for the first time. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming offers ten ways to help make sure your student is safe as they head back to school for the upcoming year. “There are some special steps parents of younger kids should take, […]
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 are prepared to spend an enjoyable day by the water and be safe at the same time. Why Is Water […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, and it serves as a reminder to be prepared in case a dangerous wildfire affects your neighborhood. The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming understands the importance of keeping households safe during these challenging times. With […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs On Thursday, Feb. 2, American Red Cross of Wyoming Executive Director Janet Lewis and several board members and volunteers took advantage of the Wyoming Legislature being in session to explain to legislators the work of Wyoming Red Cross over the last year. It […]