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Disaster Action Team Responses
A family in SE Portland had a fire in their apartment on June 1, 2009. The family of 2 adults, needed a place to stay, food to eat, and clothing […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Vegan Bandages
I know what you’re thinking. No, you can’t eat them. These cute little bandages are for vegans who care as much about what they put on themselves as the food they […]
Jessica Alba’s CPR Adventure
In today’s CPR/AED Awareness Week video, we go way back. Back before Dark Angel or Sin City or Fantastic Four. Back before, even, a special appearance on Beverly Hills, 90210. […]
Slideshow: Starlight Parade
As I mentioned last week, the Red Cross participated in the Rose Festival Starlight Parade this past Saturday 5/30. We weren’t just at the parade, we lit up the night! […]
2009 Hurricane Names Revealed!
Joaquin Phoenix. Henri Dunant. Rose Trullinger. My dad, Fred Harwin. There’s a theme going here — can you figure it out? Admittedly, this is a tough one. Here’s the scoop […]
Punky And Her Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Aside from being Rabbit, Rabbit Day and the start of hurricane season, it’s also the first day of CPR/AED Awareness Week which — as you might imagine — is a […]
On Rabbits and Hurricanes
Growing up, my mom always reminded me to say “Rabbit, Rabbit,” on the first day of a new month. The only rule was that you had to say it right […]
Knowing The “10 Essentials”
First pair of hikers, rescued near the Salmon River — not prepared. Second pair of hikers, rescued near the Salmon River — not prepared. Don’t let this happen to you; […]
Red Cross at the Starlight Parade
I have major Portland pride. I love this city and I try to get everyone I know and love to move here. It’s a great place to grow up, too. […]
Are You Ready to Rock?
The Red Cross knows that blood donors totally rock. We also think that giving blood and helping to save lives doesn’t always have to be as serious as it sounds. […]