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On Chicago And Brownies…

Feb 4, 2009

Just a quick note to say that Robin and I are heading out of the office and on to Chicago for the rest of the week.Why would we want to […]

How A Satellite Can Save A Life

Feb 3, 2009

Exactly 12 hours from now, NASA will launch a satellite that will help save lives. The NOAA-N-Prime Satellite is the final installment in the TIROS, or Television Infrared Observation Satellite, series that […]

In Memory Of Dionne Williams

Feb 3, 2009

I’d like to think that everyone knows how to do abdominal thrusts (aka, “The Heimlich Maneuver”), but people still die from choking, even right here in our area. Last Friday, […]

Not Single? Try Couples CPR On V-Day

Feb 3, 2009

You really want to attend Singles CPR but, alas, your significant other thinks that’s a really bad idea. They should trust you, right? No? For the sake of your relationship, […]

“The Red Cross Presence Made A Difference”

Feb 2, 2009

From Bob Skipper, Multnomah County Sheriff, to the Oregon Trail Chapter:

Safety Graphic Fun!

Feb 2, 2009

Remember when we posted this find from our warehouse? Here at the Red Cross, we’re all about staying safe. In fact, we put safety and prepareness tips in every issue […]

Dunder Mifflin: Questionably Prepared For Fires And Heart Attacks

Feb 2, 2009

I’ve determined that the writing team for NBC’s The Office reads our blog. I mean, did you see last night’s post-Super Bowl special? If you had, you’d know that they […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Feb 2, 2009

On Jan. 30, 2009 a family had a fire in Tualatin. The family does have homeowners insurance but did need Red Cross assistance. When the American Red Cross volunteers arrived, […]

Singles CPR: Where Are The Girls At?

Jan 31, 2009

Just a note to say that the metrics are WAY off on our Singles CPR class. Right now, we’ve got a whopping 84% attendance from GUYS. This surprises me; perhaps […]

That Big Sports Thing This Weekend…

Jan 31, 2009

This morning, someone asked me if I liked the Steelers on my way into work. My response? “That’s a football team, right?” Clearly (and I’ve mentioned this on the blog […]