Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers and employees were on hand to assist people after daily emergencies like home fires that cause incredible hardship for the impacted individuals and families. Disaster workers were there with relief and comfort for people facing their darkest hours. They delivered food, shelter, relief and cleanup supplies, basic health services — such as help replacing prescription medications and eyeglasses — and emotional support. In June, the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided support and care to 239 people. Out of the 45 calls, most of the calls were for home fires.
June 2024 Local Disaster Responses
- Mile High Chapter (MHC) responded to 17 calls for service and helped 111 people. The MHC response area includes ten counties in the Denver Metro area.
- Southeastern Colorado Chapter (SECO) responded to 10 calls for service and helped 28 people. The SECO response area includes 16 counties.
- Northern Colorado Chapter (NOCO) responded to three calls for service and helped 53 people. The NOCO response area includes 11 counties.
- Western Colorado Chapter (WECO) responded to nine calls for service and helped 29 people. The WECO response area covers 27 counties, serving all Western Colorado and the San Luis Valley.
- Wyoming Chapter (WYO) responded to six calls for service and helped 18 people. The WYO response area covers 21 counties in the state of Wyoming.
New Mexico Wildfires
In June, volunteers from the Colorado and Wyoming region joined more than 185 trained Red Cross disaster workers to provide shelter, food, emotional and spiritual support, relief supplies and helping officials with damage assessment. Early reports indicate as many as 1,400 structures were destroyed, this may include 500 homes, according to state officials. Since shelters were opened for this disaster, the Red Cross and partners have provided more than 1,850 overnight stays, along with almost 18,200 meals and snacks and almost 5,000 relief supplies.