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Teens are Terrific!
Would YOU wake up early on a cold, Saturday morning to walk door-to-door distributing fire safety information? Well 37 Benson High School teens did just that last weekend. Thirty-seven! Check […]
A Holiday Gift You Don’t Want
The Oregon Department of Human Services folks did a great job with this PSA, which you should be seeing on a TV near you. If you’re a fan of clever […]
If The Roads Aren’t Ready, Are You?
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 […]
I Just Caught “Swine Fever”
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
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”
[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
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
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
[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
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 […]