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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 (@RedCrossPDX) […]
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 […]
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 […]