Eric Jones

Brother. Husband. Father. Son. Haiku wrangler: 5-7-5 disaster geek-and humanitarian dude-giving with his mind. Likes ❌ endorsements. Opinions = my own.

[Mason Boccia @BocciaMason]

Mines already on the way…

https://t.co/nVdeXhYuUo

[Eric Jones @redcrossink]

@MWCBarstool @MWCBarstool calling it: Fresno State, Colorado State & San Diego State will be the victors.

[American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming @COWYRedCross]

If you need a place to get warm during the storm, the Red Cross will open a warming center. Visit our blog for the latest updates: https://t.co/aqH63fHLpd
📍Golden High School – 701 10th Street, Golden, CO
- Warming Center with water, coffee and snacks
- Opens at 6 p.m.

[FEMA @fema]

Today, @AngelaFWilliams, President and CEO of the @UnitedWay Worldwide was at FEMA, helping to prepare for Hurricane #Milton response. We will need the full force of our federal partners and voluntary agencies to make sure we help survivors in the best way possible.

[FEMA @fema]

People who need help reconnecting with loved ones missing after #Helene can call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Be prepared to provide as much detail available to assist operators in potentially locating missing loved ones.

Info from @RedCross: https://t.co/NiDcOHzSWq

[American Red Cross @RedCross]

Every Red Crosser has a story, and Jen Allen is no different. ❤️

She is one of the hundreds of Red Cross disaster responders in Louisiana supporting recovery efforts after Hurricane Francine made landfall earlier this week. Her role is to help locate impacted communities, assess the damage, and inform our disaster relief operation where help is needed.

Jen recently visited Houma, a city in Terrebonne Parish that was directly hit by Francine. While there, she witnessed the power of community and how our Community Adaptation Program partners are supporting people affected.

“In Houma, the entire city was without power,” she said. “It was especially concerning given it was 90 degrees outside. Many people were sitting on their porches trying to cool off and take advantage of any sort of breeze.

One of our Community Adaptation Program (CAP) liaisons alerted us of a feeding site that was opening up by one of our hyper-local partners. These partnerships are built on the concept of ‘neighbors helping neighbors,' and the Red Cross is there to help empower communities to become more resilient and locally respond when disasters strike.

When we arrived at the food and relief supply distribution site, my colleague Sam and I were welcomed with open arms and thanked for helping by our Terrebonne Parish partners such as the CAN-U Tri-Parish (Community Action Network), AmeriHealth, and the local Rotary Club.

In talking with the volunteers, we learned that most of them were without power and had been up through the night from the storm. One volunteer named Kimberly from the CAN-U Tri-Parish said, ‘I have no reason to be in the house right now without power; why not do something good with my time?’

In just a couple of hours, the feeding site distributed hundreds of meals, snacks, water, and clean-up kits. A shelter location was also in the process of opening while we were there.

The most amazing part of the day was the smiles and kindness I witnessed from the volunteers who helped and the people we served. Even though many had lost everything, they still smiled and asked me how I was doing.

I know the road to recovery for these communities will be long, but the Red Cross and our partners are prepared to support them every step of the way.”

Thank you, Jen, for sharing your experience and giving us a glimpse into how our local partnerships with community organizations are helping families recover from climate-driven disasters one day at a time. #HurricaneFrancine

[American Red Cross @RedCross]

People in western Alaska struggled to access clean drinking water after Typhoon Merbok struck the area in September 2022. The storm left devastating damage to homes, roads and seawalls, including Alaska’s water system.

Bottled water was donated, but the shipping costs were high and plastic waste quickly became a problem for the Bering Strait region. The community needed a sustainable solution, and our Long-Term Recovery team stepped in to help.

Our teams partnered with Kawerak, Inc., a nonprofit tribal consortium, to install water filters in some of the hardest-hit villages across Alaska.

More than 3,200 people have received water filtration systems as of July 2024.

The impacts of extreme weather are a daily challenge for many vulnerable communities. We’re working to combat that by providing sustainable, lifesaving solutions.

[Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco]

Mission accomplished!

Evacuees head home and thank the #firefighters, #deputies, and all the crews working the #QuarryFire. We wanted to make sure all of the #FirstResponders feel the love. #COFire #LawEnforcement #JCSO

[American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming @COWYRedCross]

#QuarryFire mandatory evacuations have been lifted, and the Dakota Ridge High School shelter has now closed. Our thanks to @jeffcosheriffco and @JeffcoSchoolsCo for their incredible partnership serving those impacted by disaster.

[Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco]

#QuarryFire evacuees ONLY: We are working on a plan to give residents access to their homes once it is safe to do so. ALL EVACUEES need to come to the evacuation site at Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave., on Saturday or Sunday (8/3-8/4) between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. to get a resident pass for re-entry. You must have proof of residency with you. The evacuation center will remain open as long as there are evacuees who need it. We will handle any special circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Again, there is no specific timeline for when residents can get back to their homes. This is for preparation purposes. If you are an evacuee and have questions, please visit the evacuation site for answers.

[American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming @COWYRedCross]

Today, Congressman Jason Crow toured the Red Cross shelter at Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton and visited with residents evacuated from the #QuarryFire @RepJasonCrow @JeffcoSchoolsCo

[American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming @COWYRedCross]

Updated maps of the #alexandermountinfire and #quarryfire.

[Eric Jones @redcrossink]

Justin Marshall could contend

[Barstool Mountain West @MWCBarstool]

Who will be the best RB in the West this season?

[American Red Cross @RedCross]

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. Help #EndHomeFires by knowing how to properly put a grease fire out if one starts in your kitchen. ⬇️

[9NEWS Denver @9NEWS]

Happy National Pet Day! Let's see those babies! 💕

[Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco]

Hang in there #Jeffco.
Latest from @NWSBoulder: It is still very windy in and immediately adjacent to the foothills with gusts up to 80 mph possible, and also over the northeast plains with gusts up to 60 mph through this morning

The wind is expected to gradually decrease today with the stronger gusts becoming more localized. The worst has passed for the I-25 corridor, from Denver to Fort Collins

[Colorado Springs Fire Department @CSFDPIO]

🚩RED FLAG WARNING🚩
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Colorado Springs, today, April 7th from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
We can expect high winds and low relative humidity. This makes for critical fire weather. It's important for you to "Share the Responsibility" and be fire-safe.

[9NEWS Denver @9NEWS]

More than 145,000 customers were without power Sunday morning due to high winds knocking out power and Xcel Energy shutting down power in some areas.
https://t.co/MI1vYzA7gW

[Eric Jones @redcrossink]

Winds took one of our favorite spruce trees overnight, just grazing our Lakewood home. #lucky @9NEWS hoping here that everyone heads the red flag warnings. #brutal #windbarrage #prepared #sadStateTree

[NWS Boulder @NWSBoulder]

Still very windy in and immediately adjacent to the foothills, and also over the northeast plains through this morning, but gradually decreasing today. Worst has passed for Denver - Ft Collins I-25 Corridor.

Expected wind gusts through the rest of today⬇️ #COwx