Red Cross Of Wyoming Reports It Had A Busy Year In 2022

Last year was a very active year for a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and disaster preparedness education in the United States.

The Red Cross of Wyoming responded to 71 single family and multifamily incidents in 2022, including fires and floods.

A total of 243 clients, including 91 children, were given immediate assistance, which can include funds for lodging, clothing, food and other immediate needs.

Fifty-one clients requested Disaster Mental Health or Spiritual Care assistance, and 45 needed Disaster Health Services to assist with medical needs.

The Red Cross also provided training to help people prepare for and prevent disasters before they happen.

Last year the organization reached 382 people through the Be Red Cross Ready programs, Hands-Only CPR Ready Rating for businesses and Active Threat Preparedness programs.

The Pillowcase program and Prepare with Pedro projects made

351 elementary aged students, more prepared to prevent home fires and gave them the knowledge about what to do in the event of a fire in their home.

Through the home fire campaign, the Wyoming Red Cross made 170 homes across the state safer, by installing 342 smoke alarms at no charge to residents.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. 

The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.