RED CROSS OF WYOMING Presents Lifesaving Awards OCTOBER 2022, CHEYENNE, WYOMING By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Wyoming presented Lifesaving Awards to two people who used their skills or knowledge to save or sustain a life in times of emergency. The awards were presented […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Reaching Across Cultures Written By Amanda Moorhouse, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs; Edited by Kim Mailes, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross is one of 192 International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian societies […]
By Kim Mailes, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs “When the fire broke out,” said Tami Brost of Laramie, Wyoming, “my first thought was, What is with this? I just can’t handle anymore.” Fire had tormented Tami for a long time. While she was still living at home with her parents as […]
Training American Red Cross volunteers and employees on how to respond before, during and following a disaster event is a critical part of disaster planning. It is essential that emergency response teams know their roles inside and out. Last week, the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming held a Specialty Vehicle Service Delivery workshop to […]
Red Cross Stands By to Offer Assistance to Those Impacted By Flooding Red Cross of Wyoming provides assistance and safety tips to the community in Albany County CHEYENNE, WY, AUGUST 15, 2022 — If you were impacted by the flooding on Saturday in Laramie as well as more rural areas of Albany County, the American […]
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 […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross is masterful in its ability to build partnerships that meet needs while using scarce resources more wisely. That allows each organization to do what they do best and outsource other services to fill gaps in needs during disaster […]
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. In Colorado and Wyoming, flooding often occurs following snow thaw or after several days of sustained rain. Flash floods occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or low-lying area. Learn what to do to keep your loved ones safe! Download the free […]
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 […]
“…exciting and terrifying with a feeling of accomplishment tossed in for good measure.” By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs When there’s a house fire or other local emergency, American Red Cross workers are not normally first responders. That’s the job of firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. But sometimes they’re […]