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Disaster Responses
On Tuesday a family’s Mobile home had a fire, likely a total loss. The local American Red Cross volunteers arrived to assist the family of two adults and two children […]
He Was Black With Soot From Head To Toe…
That’s how Michael Raper, Director of National Services and International Operations at the Australian Red Cross, describes the man who came in from the wildfires to register himself as safe […]
Ham: It Can Save Your Life
No, not the pink and salty kind. This kind. I was reading this article in the Clackamas Review and got to wondering about ham radio operators and how they work […]
Poll: What Kind Of News Do You Want?
As you know, Robin and I recently jetted off to Chicago for a meeting with an incredibly awesome group of Red Cross communications professionals. We had folks from chapters around […]
What the VISTA?!
The security at OTC is first-rate. Just minutes after some enthusiastic VISTA members climbed atop the American Red Cross sign, a guard walked out the revolving door asking that the […]
Wishing On A Star At Westminster
Here’s a connection I never thought I’d get to share…the American Red Cross (and our very own Oregon Trail Chapter) will be represented at The 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog […]
What Does “CPR” Stand For?
You might be thinking “Cardiopulmonary Recuscitation,” but according to this comic, you’d be wrong. It’s actually “Climate Protection Response,” and if you haven’t seen this Red Cross white paper on […]
Singles CPR: Calling All Men!
So we’re less than one week away from the event of the year…Singles CPR. And so far, so good! We’ve already had some nice coverage — KPAM’s Bob Miller talked […]
This Is What Happens When You Put A Cat In Costume
A friend sent me this photo from icanhascheezburger.com yesterday. I have no words to describe the weirdness. For the sake of the kitty I can only hope it’s Photoshopped. Our […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
On Saturday, Feb. 67, their was single unit apartment fire in Gresham. When the Red Cross volunteers arrived they assisted two adults with: –A client assistance card to shop for […]