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New Portland Volunteer Finds Passion In Helping

Dec 19, 2018

Since September 2018, Portland, Oregon, resident Jennifer Dotson has deployed to three separate disasters and is still asking for more.   First, she went to Wilmington, North Carolina, to help […]

Red Cross Home Heating Safety Tips

Nov 28, 2018

The number one cause of home fires in the Pacific Northwest during the winter is improper use of home heating appliances.    “These fires are especially tragic, because they are so […]

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Nov 21, 2018

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and for many families, it is the most significant gathering day of the year.  Millions of people will soon be on the road and in the kitchen […]

Severe Blood Shortage: Blood and Platelet Donors Urgently Needed

Nov 14, 2018

What: The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urges eligible blood and platelet donors to give now.    Why:   The Red Cross collected over 21,000 fewer blood and platelet […]

Tips to Stay Safe this Halloween

Oct 29, 2018

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays for children and adults alike. Going door to door in search of candy can be very exciting, but it can also pose […]

Volunteer Profile: Carol Gross, Lead Disaster Mental Health Worker

Oct 26, 2018

In September 2005, Oregon native Carol Gross received an email from the American Counseling Association requesting mental health counselors to join the Red Cross in response to Hurricane Katrina. She didn’t know […]

Test Your Preparedness at the World’s Largest Earthquake Drill!

Oct 17, 2018

Join the local Red Cross tomorrow, October 18, for an international earthquake drill called the “Great ShakeOut”. More than 59 million people around the world will practice “drop, cover and […]

Welcome Autumn

Sep 20, 2018

Each new season gives us an opportunity to prepare for the changes it will bring. Now that we’re on the cusp of autumn, it’s a good time to do projects […]

Spreading the Word about Free Smoke Alarms

Sep 17, 2018

Debbie Cheney, wife and mother of two, was delighted when the Red Cross provided her family with free smoke alarms and installed them as well. Cheney has become passionate about […]

New Red Cross Disaster Responder Trainings Available

Sep 14, 2018

The local Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help with Hurricane Florence and other disasters. At volunteer training sessions next week, Red Cross staff will present an overview of disaster […]