Thank you to donors and volunteers who attended last week's blood drive at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight! We had 30 donors, with 6 donating for the first time, giving 34 units of blood in total. Visit redcross.org/donate/ to learn more about donating.

It doesn't take much water to knock you over: 6 inches of fast-moving water is enough to sweep you off your feet, and 12 inches of water is enough to carry your car away. Don’t walk, swim or drive through floodwaters. Turn around, don’t drown!

If you've been evacuated due to fires like the #RedCanyonFire near Thermopolis, wait for official clearance before heading home; don't rush back. Watch for hazards like ash pits, gas leaks, downed lines & unstable structures. Even after the flames are out, hidden dangers remain.

It was an email from the quiet gym attendee that changed Raintree Athletic Club. A request to hold a Red Cross blood drive to pay forward kindness and help others, like the donors whose blood helped his daughter, Juno, in her battle with leukemia. redcross.org/local/colorado…

Many thanks to our Red Cross of Northern Colorado volunteers, who helped support a shelter for those displaced by a recent fire at the Fort Collins Rescue Mission. The fire displaced 82 unhoused clients, with more than 50 staying at the Fort Collins shelter.

Labor Day might be the unofficial end of summer, but don’t let your guard down at the grill. Grilling causes more than 10,000 home fires on average each year. Always supervise grills when in use, and keep it out in the open — away from anything that can catch on fire.

We teamed up with Operation Warm & donated 60 cozy kids' coats to families in need, just in time for sweater weather! A huge thanks to our volunteers who helped make it all happen. You all are the real MVPs for keeping our military families warm & supported this season!

In 2012, Myrna Candreia lost her home in a wildfire. She never forgot the kindness Red Cross volunteers gave to her in the aftermath. So when the opportunity appeared to give back in kind during the #LeeFire and #ElkFire, Myrna stepped in to volunteer. redcross.org/local/colorado…

This week, Red Cross volunteer Jackie Rodriguez trained 19 members of @PEO_International to be #RedCrossReady! Through our program, they learned how to prep for emergencies and build resilient communities. Want a session for your group? Visit redcross.org!

Thank you to our volunteers who attended the recent Cheyenne Homeless Veterans Stand Down! Part of the Red Cross' Service to the Armed Forces work, stand downs provide supplies and services to homeless veterans.

Blood transfusions help manage pain & complications of sickle cell disease, which mostly affects people of African descent. 1 in 3 African American blood donors is a match for the blood sickle cell patients most commonly need. Give blood with the Red Cross rcblood.org/3dEEnoj

Forty years ago, Cheyenne suffered devastating floods that killed 12 people and left thousands more with damage. The Red Cross responded with wide-ranging support for those affected. Read more from the Wyoming Historical Society: wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/g…

Red Cross of Northern Colorado volunteers recently made a visit to NOCO Humane, where the Red Cross previously delivered blankets for animals at the shelter! The blankets are the perfect size for cats and dogs; those waiting for a new home like Jimbo certainly appreciate them.

Thank you to our volunteers from the Red Cross of Western Colorado that took part in a 9/11 Day of Service, helping clean out and inventory supplies at the Grand Junction Office. Long time volunteer Mary Kay Wray also spoke about her time responding to 9/11 as a Red Crosser.

The Red Cross has a Pet First Aid App that provides expert advice for cat and dog owners, including how to include pets in your emergency preparedness plans and more. Download the app today by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores or visiting redcross.org/apps.

Sickle Cell Awareness: An estimated 100K+ people in the U.S. have sickle cell disease. They may need frequent blood transfusions & blood donors who are Black are almost 3x more likely to be a match for the blood they need. Give blood with the Red Cross: rcblood.org/3dEEnoj

September is National Preparedness Month! Do you have an emergency kit ready? If not, here’s what you need to build your own:

🚨 Exciting news! Please join us in welcoming Andrea Miller as the new Regional CEO of the Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming! With 20+ years of leadership & a passion for community impact, we’re thrilled for what’s ahead

The American Red Cross of Western Colorado recently presented a Lifesaving Award to Grand County Sheriff K9 Deputy Tyler Mathis, who used his skills and knowledge to save the life of a child in anaphylactic shock.

Every second counts when there's a home fire. Stay safe by taking two simple steps: ✅ Test your smoke alarms each month ⏳ Practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes. Visit redcross.org/fire for more information on home fire safety.