The Red Cross is on the ground, part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to communities turned upside-down. In the last eight weeks, the American Red Cross has launched wide-ranging relief efforts to help people devastated by three historic, back-to-back hurricanes—Harvey, Irma, and Maria. We have supported the community […]
Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as Puerto Rico. The Red Cross has been on the ground since the very beginning providing food, water, medical and other immediate needs. Nearly 720 Red Cross disaster workers have supported the relief efforts and it is expected to be a long recovery for […]
Update as of Monday, October 30, 2017: An additional Red Cross disaster responder is on his way to the USVI. Les Orser volunteers with the Red Cross of Western Colorado. Les has been a long-time volunteer and has deployed to large scale disasters across the country on many occasions. He is a licensed mental health […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, October 5, 2017- The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responded to more than 100 calls in September, an increase of more than 140% of those experienced during the month of August. Of the 219 people helped by Red Cross, more than 84 were children under the […]
Monday, September 11, 2017 – The Red Cross has a massive relief effort underway across multiple states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing safe shelter to people in the path of Irma’s fury. The Red Cross is part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to those in need.Overnight. […]
Update: Thursday, Aug 31, 2017 – Colorado and Wyoming Red Cross continues to support the disaster relief effort for people affected by Hurricane Harvey. We have a total of 43 Red Crossers assigned to the disaster response in Dallas and Houston, Texas and 1 person assigned to support sheltering in Louisiana. August 29, 2017. George R. […]
Cheyenne, WY – Thursday, July 20, 2017- Red Cross disaster workers deploying to Wisconsin in response to significant flooding. Flooding in southeast Wisconsin Heavy rains have caused significant flooding over Wisconsin this week and many people have been displaced requiring the opening of multiple shelters. Additional heavy rain is forecast for the region. Sylvia Raumaker, […]
Every day, the American Red Cross provides 24/7 global emergency communication services and support to members of the military community and their families. Through a network of volunteers and staff, we are here when you need us; no matter your rank. Recently, we had the honor to talk with Major General Reiner, Adjutant General for Wyoming, about his […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, July 3, 2017 — The American Red Cross of 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 the collapsed roofs of two apartment buildings in Lakewood, CO. Of the […]
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 […]