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Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Nov 24, 2010

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 […]

‘Red’ Friday

Nov 24, 2010

The Friday after Thanksgiving has popularly become ‘Black Friday’- a day when millions of Americans wake up incredibly early to take advantage of the years’ best sales with door buster […]

30 Disaster Movie Money Shots

Nov 24, 2010

The Red Cross is all about preparedness, and often we are discussing how to prepare for big catastrophic event. These days we can start to visualize how these types of […]

The snow is falling!

Nov 23, 2010

Is it really not winter yet? Well, something certainly is in the spirit of ‘fall’ outside. I am currently at home staying warm in my Red Cross polar fleece, preparing […]

One Year, Four People, One Humongous Disaster Kit

Nov 22, 2010

Here’s one for the extreme prepare-aphernalia fans. COSTCO is running a sale on 1-year, 4-person supplies of freeze dried and dehydrated food. One whole year. For four people. At the […]

Today’s Agenda: Busy.

Nov 22, 2010

Quick post today, as we’re very, very busy. Why, you might ask? 1. We’re helping out at the Mission of Mercy dental clinic, passing out hot coffee and preparedness info. […]

New Seismic Fault Found…And It’s Nearby!

Nov 20, 2010

This planet has been around for millions of years and yet we’re still discovering new things. Which, when you stop to think about it, is pretty incredible.I tell you this […]

All Aboard The SS Huckleberry!

Nov 18, 2010

We’ve often said that the same principles that would help you survive after a disaster would keep you safe in case of zombie (or alien!) attack. So it stands to […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Nov 18, 2010

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 […]

Check In On Foursquare When You Donate Blood!

Nov 17, 2010

Smartphone user? Apparently, this means my phone is “dumb,” but for those with more cell phone firepower, today marks the launch of an exciting new foursquare app for blood donors! […]