The American Red Cross Wyoming Region operates in a state with some of the most extreme weather in the continental US: blizzards that close I-80 and strand communities for days at temperatures below -30°F, plus growing wildfire severity in the eastern grasslands and around the Big Horn Mountains. The region also collects blood for Wyoming's hospitals. Here is how to donate, give blood, or reach help.
Wyoming's disasters are shaped by distance and weather. A blizzard that closes I-80 can strand whole communities for days, and winter temperatures below -30°F turn a stranding into a survival situation. Wildfires in the state's dry landscape, particularly the eastern grasslands and the country around the Big Horn Mountains, have grown in severity. Home fires remain the most frequent emergency, as they are everywhere.
Red Cross responders provide emergency assistance after these events. If you need disaster help anywhere in Wyoming, call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Blood collected in the region serves Wyoming Medical Center, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, and other hospital systems in the state. In a low-population state, each individual donor represents a larger share of the supply than in a big metro, so a regular donation habit here carries extra weight. Find an appointment through the blood drive finder or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Financial gifts at redcross.org fund shelter operations and emergency supplies. The Red Cross does not accept donated goods, so money and blood are the two donations it can actually use.
Disaster response volunteers train before deploying, and in a state this large and lightly populated, having trained people distributed across communities is what makes a fast response possible when a blizzard or wildfire hits a remote area. Blood drive support and chapter office roles are also available. Check the official Red Cross site for current openings in Wyoming and details on the training pipeline.
Before you donate, confirm the American Red Cross's 501(c)(3) status in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search (apps.irs.gov) and review its Charity Navigator profile. Keep written acknowledgments for gifts of $250 or more.
Sources: American Red Cross — Wyoming Region official site (redcross.org); our Wyoming charity guide research. Retrieved July 2026. We are not affiliated with American Red Cross — Wyoming Region and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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