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Tsunami Tips and Resources
(EDIT: The Tsunami threat appears to be over. However, the potential for strong aftershocks could result in more activity. If you are in a Tsunami Hazard zone, it is advisable […]
Making The Best of a Crappy Situation
You’ve gotta love human ingenuity. In the wake of the recent earthquake, many Kiwis were left without water to flush their toilets. Some have made the best of a crappy […]
Moonwalk Over To The 80s Flashback Blood Drive!
TOTALLY RADICAL DUDES AND DUDETTES NEEDED Break out your leg warmers and parachute pants on Monday, March 14 – it’s an 80s Flashback Blood Drive! From 1 – 7:30 PM, […]
Who Knew? Flu Season
There is nothing I don’t love about Yahoo’s Who Knew videos. So clever! So informative! So much fun to watch! To prove my point, here’s today’s effort, which focuses on […]
“Join the Red Cross” Youth Design Contest
It goes without saying that youth play a big role in the American Red Cross, as the foundation for future lifesaving efforts. From joining local Red Cross clubs aimed at […]
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]
Save-a-Life Saturday
Tragedy struck in Tucson when Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, among others, was victim of a shooting. Luckily, several bystanders, trained in vital lifesaving skills were able to sustain the life of […]
Would This Crane Withstand An Earthquake?
Today, Willamette Week’s Dr. Know takes on a question that I’m sure has been on everyone’s mind:Like most downtown construction sites, the one near my office is dominated by a […]
Spreading The Flames Of Hope
When housefires happen, people lose everything. And when you think about the fact that fires happen every 80 seconds, you realize that that’s a LOT of precious memories, destroyed in […]