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Wrapping things up!
I don’t know about you, but I am seriously loving the new Red Cross look! New website, new advertising, and nice new vehicle wraps!If you have been driving around the […]
Rebuilding, Through The Eyes Of Children
So there are stats…and there are stories. Two years ago today (May 12, 2008), an 8.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Wenchuan county and the surrounding areas of Sichuan, Gansu and Shaanxi […]
A Moment Of Reflection
Today is a day for thinking about where we’ve been and where we’re heading. Why? Because March 12, 2010 is exactly two years after the Sichuan earthquake…and four months after […]
Sheldon is prepared. Are you?
On last night’s episode of The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) shows off his emergency supplies kit to a guest who will staying with him for a few days. […]
Twitter Storm Team: Report!
Just because you can’t get their alerts doesn’t mean you can’t alert the National Weather Service (NWS). That’s right — NWS wants you to submit your “significant weather observations” via […]
Staying Alert To Wacky Weather
Last week, Portland was experiencing some typically strange weather. For several days in a row, we’d have 5 minutes of pouring rain, 5 minutes of giant hail and then — […]
Will Lasers be included in future first aid?
I went to see the new Iron Man over the weekend, and there certainly was a lot of destruction caused by Lasers. With all the pop-culture references to Lasers causing […]
Bad Habits For A Good Cause
Remember our fantastic (now) 14-year-old friend Clare? I’m pretty sure you haven’t forgotten this seriously impressive overachiever and her hard work to support Haiti. But, just in case, here’s a […]
Wednesday’s Agenda: Take A Break
I’m certain you’ve spent the last 12 months gearing up for Wednesday, right? Wait. You don’t know what’s happening Wednesday? Really? So soon they forget… Okay. If you need a […]
Germ Warfare: Guerrilla Tactics Through Band-Aids
With Red Cross First Aid classes, you learn important methods of cleaning, bandaging and caring for wounds. Of critical importance are the steps to prevent infection, which can cause serious […]