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Artificial Trees: Are They Flammable?
After seeing this post, my friend Roger was inspired to ask about the safety of artificial Christmas trees. Rather than respond to him in the comments, I figured others might […]
Books To Put On Your Wishlist
Books are almost always a safe bet for holiday presents. Here’s a round up of a few we think are gift-worthy: Show Me How: 500 Things You Should Know: Instructions […]
Venice Is Under Water
Venice is sinking. It has been for centuries. The flooding has become so commonplace that the city builds elevated walkways and shopkeepers keep water barriers on their doors. But this […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
A single adult had a fire in their house on Nov. 23, in Tillamook. On Dec. 2, he was released from the hospital and came into the office for Red […]
Christmas Trees Are Very Very Flammable
A Christmas Tree is basically a giant pile of firewood unless you take care of it. I just watched this video on Scott Zeilenga’s When Safety Fails blog: Eek. Watch […]
Candle vs. Flashlight — Which One Wins?
In a blackout, would you light a candle or use a flashlight? Hopefully the answer is simple (if not, bone up right here), but if you’re one of those who […]
5,000 Years Ago: The First First Aid?
Scientists may have just discovered some of the earliest use of first aid. They’ve found that Ötzi, the 5,000-year-old man found frozen in ice, may have dressed his own wounds. How […]
One Year Later: December 2007 Storms
Do you remember what you were doing a year ago this week? If you lived along Oregon’s coast, you could well have been stranded at home; stuck without power and […]
Red Cross Responds To Tragedy In Mumbai
By now I’m sure you’re aware of the attacks in Mumbai over the Thanksgiving weekend. Today I received an email from our international issues point person, Eric Porterfield, detailing what […]