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Aspen proclaims March 2025 as American Red Cross Month, highlights local volunteers
Summary
Mayor Tory read a proclamation recognizing March 2025 as American Red Cross Month in Aspen and invited residents to support local volunteers; a Red Cross volunteer summarized recent local responses and outreach work in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Mayor Tory read a proclamation at the March 25 Aspen City Council meeting declaring March 2025 as American Red Cross Month and urged residents to support the Red Cross mission.
Mike Griot, who identified himself as a volunteer with the Red Cross, thanked the city and described local activity by volunteers in the Roaring Fork Valley. He said the local volunteer pool numbers 55 and itemized recent responses: “This includes responding to 11 home fires, assisting 13 families, installing 71 smoke alarms, and making 46 households safer.” The mayor invited a round of applause and encouraged community support.
The proclamation noted the historical role of the Red Cross in disaster response and connected the volunteer work to broader community resilience. City staff and the mayor framed the recognition as an opportunity for residents to volunteer or support the organization during emergencies and to connect with local chapters for preparedness resources.
