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Disaster Action Team Responses
A family in Happy Valley had a fire in their manufactured home on June 1, 2009. The family had a place to stay, but did need additional assistance. The family […]
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. […]