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Captured Recaptcha
A friend posted this on his Facebook, calling it “unfortunate.” I see his point, but I happen to think it’s VERY fortunate…and really quite accurate for this blog. See for […]
Slideshow: Together We Prepare Carver
After reading a little bit about this weekend’s Carver preparedness project, I thought you might want to see a few (okay, five) photos of the team* in action. *Actually, it’s […]
The Cutest Flu
nataliedee.com Awww, twine flu is adorable! Other types of flu… are not. Learn how to stop the spread of those cute, cuddly little germs at www.oregonredcross.org/flu. (P.S. Natalie Dee‘s comics […]
Carver Mitigation Project!
As a specialist of preparedness I feel wildly qualified to talk about the fire/flood preparedness project the AmeriCorps brigadiers engaged in this weekend. But really, I just want to share […]
Staying Safe On The Farm
I grew up in Oregon, but as an urban Portlander, I don’t know that I ever saw a tractor. Really, it wasn’t until this year’s Steam-Up that I saw farm […]
A New Kind of (K)Night Rider
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a… Blood Runner! Brawny, brainy, and with bleeding-hearts of gold, Blood Runners are the ultimate Life-Saving Crusaders. The Service by Emergency Rider […]
Making The Red Cross Look Good
I like to think that our Red Cross gals are incredibly stylish. Whether we thrift for vintage or just wear our Be Prepared For Anything tees, we’re a darned good […]
Big Bloody Head
So maybe this is old news in the art world, but have you seen this ridiculously crazy frozen sculpture by British artist Marc Quinn? It’s made entirely from his own […]
Beat The Clock!
Can you gather four disaster kit items from a supermarket in less than 60 seconds? Before scaring others with your mad-dash through Safeway, practice this challenge online! The coolest part […]
Volcano Or Wildfire?
Let’s play a little guessing game. What do YOU think this image is — volcano or wildfire? It might look like a volcanic eruption, but it’s really the recent Station […]