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Stylishly Storing Your First Aid Supplies
So you’ve taken your Red Cross first aid class. You’ve purchased a first aid kit. Now where to store it?Blogger and organizer Jeri shared six options for supply storage, many […]
Senate Passes Serve America Act
Today the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act was passed 78-20 by the Senate! What does this mean? Well, here is a quick view of SOME of what the Kennedy […]
Pucker up…
The “Kissing Bug”–doesn’t that sound so cute? Like an adorable ladybug with long fluttery eyelashes, a girlish giggle, and big red lips? Mmm…not exactly. In fact, kind of the opposite. […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Boxed Water
Another gem found by our friends at the Water Blog, these little boxes may look like the apple juice your mom used to pack in your lunchbox, but they’re actually […]
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 […]
Feeling The Wrath Of Water
Speaking of the dangers of flooding, check out the “Wrath of Water” video posted by our friends at the Portland Water Bureau. Make sure to watch around the two-minute mark […]
A Flood Of Information
Did you know that it’s Flood Safety Awareness Week? I’m sure you did, as floods are one of the disasters most likely to affect our area. Just think back over […]
LumberJax Red Cross Appreciation Day
It’s La(red)crosse Season! (Apologies for the terrible pun)… Come show your support for the American Red Cross this Sunday, March 29th at the LumberJax Lacrosse Red Cross Appreciation Day. The […]
Win Twilight DVDs! Help Disaster Relief!
Sometimes it’s a tough decision. Do I spend my hard-earned cash on that new, awesome DVD set? Or should I use it to help fund disaster relief? The answer is […]
Hero Parrot Saves Toddler
Animal rescue is usually the dogs’ domain. We’ve honored plenty of pups who have saved people from fire, shielded their owners from fatal frigid weather or helped drowning swimmers to safety. But […]