DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 6, 2025) — 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 December, the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided support and care to 153 people. Out of the 42 calls, most of the calls were for home fires. 

December 2024 Local Disaster Responses

• Mile High Chapter (MHC) responded to 10 calls for service and helped 47 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 50 people. The SECO response area includes 16 counties. 
• Northern Colorado Chapter (NOCO) responded to four calls for service and helped 15 people. The NOCO response area includes 11 counties. 
• Western Colorado Chapter (WECO) responded to 12 calls for service and helped 22 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 assistance and provided care to 19 people. The WYO response area covers 21 counties in the state of Wyoming.   

Local Volunteers Serving Around the Region and Country 

Resolve to Volunteer 

The American Red Cross asks you to consider giving the gift of your time the year and resolving to help people in need as a volunteer in the Colorado and Wyoming region. Our volunteers make up 90% of our work force and are the beating heart and soul of the Red Cross. Their support is immeasurable. Their precious gift of time builds of capacity to help people in what can be their darkest hour. Learn more about volunteer opportunities by visiting redcross.org.volunteertoday.

About the American Red Cross:  

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information and photos, please visit https://cowyredcrossblog.org/ or visit us on Twitter at @cowyredcross.