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Thirsty for Blood
This whole vampire thing just won’t die. And, honestly, it’s boring me to death.But the latest product inspired by our society’s immortal love of vampires actually doesn’t have my blood […]
New Zealand… Rocks!!!
What’s not to love about New Zealand? With beautiful beaches, rugged mountains, clever comedians, musical legends, adventurous citizens, talented filmmakers, and handsome men (that last one has nothing to do […]
CONTEST: Five #Just1Things In 5 Minutes
We’re nearing the end of National Preparedness Month, which means we’re also nearing the end of our #just1thing contest. As a reminder, all you have to do is tweet us […]
Are You A Germ-A-Phobe?
If you avoid shaking hands or, worse yet, flushing a public toilet with your fingers, you might just be a germ-a-phobe. [And if you watch Glee like I do, Emma […]
Survivaballs!
Here at the Red Cross, we want to be prepared for anything! What could be more perfect than the all-in-one, self-sustaining SurvivaBall! You can watch a video to learn all […]
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… [The place names link […]
This Weekend: Damascus Shelter Exercise
A fast moving wildfire has broken out in heavily wooded areas just 10 miles east of Damascus. Fifty residents will be forced out of their homes – would you be […]
Tornado Hunter
Hahaha! I just had to share this XKCD comic with you guys. I haven’t seen a tornado since I migrated here from the Midwest, and to tell you the truth […]
Free Tsunami Workshop Comes To Coast
If you live on Oregon’s coast and are concerned about the threat of tsunamis, this free workshop might be for you: The two-day workshop will begin at the Cannon Beach […]
Enjoy Your Mocktail!
For months now, we’ve been toying with the idea of a signature Red Cross cocktail, whipped up by a terrific bartender (perhaps from here or here). My idea? An “Oregon […]