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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 8:a.m.: Laramie Wildfire Update: Red Cross closed the evacuation center located at Albany County Fairgrounds. The wildfire spread to a mobile home park, Wade’s Mobile Manor, Monday afternoon and all 65 homes were evacuated. Ten homes were destroyed, although two homes were vacant. Red Cross opened an evacuation center and provided […]
Denver, Thursday, March 1, 2018 – Updated – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming now has 12 volunteers deployed to current disasters. The most recent are Rhita Strong who is deploying to Pago Pago in American Samoa in response to Tropical Cyclone Gita. Dana Goldsmith and Della Wilson will be serving in Indiana where they […]
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 […]
Denver, Thursday, December 7, 2017 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster workers to help with the wildfires currently in California. View from Space. Courtesy USFS Suzanne Isenhower, deploying to support logistics. Isenhower is currently a volunteer with the Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado and lives in Buena Vista, CO. This will […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, December 5, 2017 – Disaster knows no holiday. In fact, we find around the holidays to be one of the more common times for disaster to strike. In the month of November our volunteers responded to multiple calls for assistance from disasters such as floods, fires and collapsed […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, November 6, 2017 — Every day, volunteers continue to meet the needs of individuals and families who have suffered from disaster. In the past 5 weeks, 166 people needed our assistance. In addition to the response, we are also helping people prepare. Did you know that if […]