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If The Roads Aren’t Ready, Are You?

Nov 17, 2009

According to a new ODOT study, many Oregon roadways (like HWY 101, I-5, and some bridges) could  become impassable in the event of a major earthquake.That means you could could […]

I Just Caught “Swine Fever”

Nov 17, 2009

In honor of my week in the JIC, I thought I’d share this mock commercial from SNL. Makes me hungry for BBQ!

PIO 4 H1N1 JIC

Nov 17, 2009

This week I’m out of the office…but hard at work. I’ve taken on the role of Lead PIO (Public Information Officer) for the H1N1 JIC (Joint Information Center). I assure […]

Wanted: Info On “Ice Twisters”

Nov 17, 2009

[In my best booming movie trailer voice…] In a city where ice is infrequent and tornadoes are even rarer… In a community that thought they were prepared for anything… They […]

Together We Prepare New Columbia and Tamarack

Nov 13, 2009

For our chapter, when disaster strikes in a neighborhood, is isn’t enough to offer prevention strategies through literature alone…we’ve decided to hit the streets and speak to residents one-by-one, ensuring […]

Civil War Blood Drive Update

Nov 13, 2009

Duck fans, where are you?? Get out of the pond and donate some blood! OSU is currently dominating the Civil War Blood Drive with 2,221 OSU votes to 1,047 U […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Emergency Tea

Nov 12, 2009

[Stifling giddy giggles…] This Pembrokeshire Tea Company “Emergency Tea” campaign is my new favorite thing. An emergency stash of tea – much like an emergency stash of coffee – is […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Nov 12, 2009

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 […]

Make A Phone Call, Change A Life

Nov 11, 2009

In honor of Veteran’s Day, I thought I’d share this brief video about how one family’s life was changed with just a phone call. Every day, the American Red Cross […]

Honoring Soldiers, Past and Present

Nov 10, 2009

Tomorrow is Veterans Day. How will you celebrate? Yamhill county in Oregon has several activities planned to honor veterans and soldiers, including an annual Veterans Day blood drive at the […]