By Amanda Fry DUBOIS, WY, Saturday, July 309, 2016 5 P.M. Update – As firefighters work to bring the Lava Creek Fire under control, the Red Cross continues to provide community support for residents in and surrounding Dubois. The fire has currently affected over 13,000 acres, and was 20 percent contained as of Saturday, Incident […]
Latest Red Cross Colorado and Wyoming Wildfire Support Information: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:00 A.M. Update; Wildfire support continues across the two-state region as fires continue to ignite and threaten homes. Red Cross volunteers and staff have dispersed across affected areas to help coordinate response and recovery. Our volunteers are embedded with local, state […]
Story by Jessica Murison; photos by Roger Bram. The American Red Cross relies on hundreds of trained and skilled volunteers to provide critical assistance during emergencies. Volunteers on the front lines perform humanitarian tasks like handing out food and supplies, setting up cots, caring for evacuees’ needs at a shelter, and driving through affected neighborhoods […]
By Leila Roche and Bill Fortune Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor of his legacy, over 150 volunteers from Colorado and Wyoming gave their time to help their neighbors this 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Together, they visited nearly […]
Story by Leila Roche, American Red Cross Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. And this year, Colorado is expecting a wintry mix of weather. So, whether you’re traveling by car, plane or train, we have a few tips to keep you and your loved ones safe on your way. […]
By Bill Fortune and Patricia Billinger When disaster strikes, we all want to help. Local governments, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and individuals all rally to help those in need. The American Red Cross is among those who answer the call to help. Volunteers in Calistoga, CA go through boxes of items donated to California wildfire relief. […]
Stories and Photos by Bill Fortune/American Red Cross Jessica Frye(second from left) and her volunteers at the Red Cross shelter in Lusk, WY The American Red Cross Colorado and Wyoming Region has been responding to the devastating flood that hit Niobrara County Wyoming. We thought you would like to see how people in that county […]
June 2 was a great day and we want to thank you, our supporters, for turning your compassion into action. The first ever Red Cross Giving Day was a success because you were willing to step up and stand with us as we alleviate human suffering in the face of disaster. Your contribution will go […]
Tornadoes, large hail and flash flooding produced significant damage across eastern Wyoming and northeast Colorado. The Red Cross was quick to respond and recovery efforts continue. Wyoming –Update – Lusk, WY, 8 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2015 – The Red Cross shelter located at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds in Lusk, WY will be closed as […]
by Patricia BillingerIt’s a funny thing that some of the most amazing people are the least likely to seek attention for their great work. Here at the Red Cross, we know that our volunteers are very proud of the work they do and passionate about making a difference through the Red Cross. They know that […]