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CPR Helps Man In Need
Just got this story about an incredible CPR save from our friends over at PGE. Read on…Wireman Bob Meyers had planned to make just a quick stop at the grocery […]
Be Nice And Share!
Sharing. You learned it back in kindergarten…if you haven’t already forgotten, click here.
Vets and Pets
We’ve talked before about the importance of preparing your pets for disaster (see here, here and here). Now, I’m pleased to report that the Red Cross is taking a big […]
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, […]
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 […]