Preparedness

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Daylight saving time ends on November 3 and the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming encourages everyone…

Halloween is just days away. Fast becoming one of the most popular holidays in this country, masses of little super heroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in…

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, designed to inform the public about warning signs, risk factors and what to do in a cardiac emergency. During this month, the American…

Columbus Day, observed the second Monday in October, celebrates Christopher Columbus and his crew’s journey to find the Far East and landing in the Americas instead. While many associate Columbus…

It will soon be time to celebrate Independence Day. What do your plans include? Are you going to the local fireworks display? Maybe you’re looking forward to some fun in…

The American Red Cross encourages families to prepare for the fast-approaching summer swim season by learning to be “water smart.” Research shows that participation in formal water safety and swim…

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Residents of Colorado are facing an above-normal wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities.…

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs As temperatures drop across the region, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming urges families to take…

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk…

Soon students will head back to school, some entering the classroom for the first time. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming offers ten ways to help make sure…

The upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend is the unofficial start of summer when all of us will begin enjoying the outdoors and sunshine. This is the perfect time to ensure…

By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, and it serves as a reminder to be prepared in case a…

By Violet Chazkel Every year millions of people are left struggling in the aftermath of severe weather events. Severe weather, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and fires, can strike anytime, anywhere,…

Snowmelt could bring relief for thirsty Colorado and Wyoming reservoirs, but if it happens too hard and fast, it could result in flooding in spring. Flooding following thawing snow or…

A spring storm is expected to bring winter-like conditions to the region. Heavy snow in the high country and rain and thunderstorms are expected in parts of Colorado this week.…