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How Busy Are We?

Dec 17, 2008

If you’ve been wondering about the lack of new content on the blog, it’s because we’ve been busy. Really busy.Just how busy are we? Well, here’s a note from our […]

Narrow window to boost blood and platelet collection

Dec 17, 2008

American Red Cross has a small window of opportunity to bolster the blood and platelet supply. While some roads remain manageable, Red Cross is asking donors to give blood while […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Dec 17, 2008

On Dec. 16, there was a trailer fire in Tillamook. Thelocal Red Cross volunteers met with the single adult, and assisted the adult with–Lodging in a nearby motel.–A client assistance […]

Braving The Snow And Ice

Dec 16, 2008

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean the number of housefires goes down. In fact, with wood-burning fireplaces, festive candles and flammable holiday decorations, winter is actually our busiest season. […]

Top Five Disasters Of 2008

Dec 16, 2008

‘Tis the season for Top Ten and Top Five lists.  Everywhere you look, you’ll see lists of 2008’s best books, worst outfits, weirdest science experiments… pretty much everything.  And you know […]

Blazing Trails – A Shout Out To Our Wendy

Dec 15, 2008

It’s funny how you don’t really realize you’re blazing trails until people start saying, “Wow, this is great. How did you do it?” Our Wendy is getting interviewed on all […]

‘Snow Joke. It’s Cold Out There!

Dec 15, 2008

Well, we can’t let today go by without mentioning Snowpocalypse ’08 (as it has come to be known around the Portland blogosphere). Maybe the snow isn’t as deep as you’d […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Dec 15, 2008

On Dec. 12, 2008 a family of 1 adult and two teenagers had a fire in Milton-Freewater. The local Red Cross volunteers responders assisted the family with: –A client assistance […]

Today is the Day! Let’s get warm!

Dec 13, 2008

What would make you feel warmer on this very chilly Saturday? How about a hot meal? Or a cozy blanket? How about giving one of those things to someone who has […]

Just One Day To Go

Dec 13, 2008

So the big day is tomorrow. Have you figured out what it is yet? If not, there’s a big hint on the top banner of the blog…