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 […]
By Pat Kondas, American Redd Cross of Wyoming Public Affairs The 2022 American Red Cross of Wyoming Volunteer Recognition ceremony was held earlier this month to honor some of the outstanding volunteers who serve the state. Volunteers are the backbone of the Red Cross. Besides deploying to disasters around the country, volunteers respond to house […]
Hunting with Heroes, a Wyoming organization whose commitment to giving back to our nation’s disabled veterans is remarkable. For the heroic and lifesaving mission of Hunting with Heroes, Dan Currah and Colton Sasser will receive the 2022 Services to the Armed Forces Hero of the Year award at the American Red Cross of Colorado and […]
By Julie Elledge, American Red Cross Public Affairs It was a typical cloudless, frigid morning on January 6th, 2021 in Laramie, Wyoming when Toni received the call. Her home was on fire. Her eyes flew to the clock, realizing that her mother had left for work. Her four cats were stranded to fend for themselves. […]
Large-scale disasters make up only part of the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming’s disaster responses. Along with major crises in our backyard and coast to coast, we continue to address the nation’s most prevalent disaster, home fires. Often among the first on the scene, our trained disaster response volunteers meet with affected families—providing […]
Wyoming Volunteers Provide Support to Louisiana Chapter During Hurricane Ida. By Mariama FoFana, American Red Cross Public Affairs Since August 26th, the American Red Cross has been in Louisiana providing care and comfort to those affected by Hurricane Ida. More than 31,000 trained disaster workers have supported relief efforts in person or virtually. Among those […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Recently, The American Red Cross of Wyoming installed smoke alarms in 46 Senior Housing apartments in Wheatland. Because of Covid, the event was carried out differently from usual Sound the Alarm events. According to Disaster Program Manager Libby Case, “Typically, we work directly […]
George Evans, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Regional Warehouse Supervisor, has been a volunteer with the American Red Cross since 2017. Before his service with the Red Cross, George served our country. Linda Yoskowitz, Colorado and Wyoming Regional Logistics Lead has worked closely with George for several years. “George is a wonderful […]