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Prepare-aphernalia: Pocket Posh Game Books
If you listened to the first episode of Ready Radio, you know that we talked about how to stay entertained while you shelter in place.While we mostly focused on card […]
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 […]
Volcano Views and Brews Tonight
We’re big fans of the Volcano Views and Brews series put on by the Mount St. Helens Institute. They often invite experts to talk about geological aspects of the disastrous phenomenon of […]
Fashion Finds: Summer REDecorating
Here’s another sanguine selection to go with these Blood Bucket lamps that Robin told us about a few months ago. Host a dinner party around this table and you’re sure […]
Now You Have No Excuse Not To Read It
Speaking of survival books, guess what just came out in paperback today? One of my favorite books, The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes – and Why. I love this […]
Sharing Stories Of Survival
What goes hand in hand with disasters? Survivors. Whether it’s Pierce Brosnan and Mayor Rachel surviving the inferno of Dante’s Peak (yeah, I totally watched it last night) or the […]
Flickr Find: A Visual Guide to Donating Blood for the First Time
Today we found a great photo sequence on Flickr that documents a first-time blood donor’s step-by-step experience during the blood donation process. It’s a fantastic visual for those of you […]
Be Prepared For Anything…The T-Shirt!
You’ve seen the design on our Twitter page and in our Ready Radio logo. The good natured humor, the preparedness message — what’s not to love? And now you can […]
See You Sunday At The Pride Parade!
Woohoo! It’s parade season again! Two weeks ago, we rocked the Starlight Parade (check out the cool float photos). And this Sunday we are once again marching in the Portland Pride […]
Listen Up, Listen In!
Yesterday was the debut episode of our new internet radio show/podcast, Ready Radio! The show is all about preparedness – making it relevant and fun while giving you practical tips […]