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Red Cross Cascades Region Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Portland, OR., Feb. 18, 2019 – The American Red Cross Cascades Region, serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, has named Dale Kunce as its new Chief Executive Officer. In this position, […]
Red Cross Volunteers Bring Comfort and Food to Stranded Amtrak Passengers
Retired deputy sheriff and Red Cross disaster volunteer Kim Phelps was at the Dexter, Oregon, Amtrak train station just 20 minutes after learning that help was needed for the arrival […]
Are You Ready for a Magnitude 9.0 Earthquake to Hit the Pacific Northwest?
Oregon Governor says now is the time to prepare. January 26 is a significant anniversary for everyone in Oregon and Washington, because it marks the anniversary of Cascadia, a magnitude […]
2018 Year in Review – Red Cross Cascades Ups Ante When More Disasters Strike
In 2018, the American Red Cross Cascades Region, serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, has helped thousands of people prevent home fires and recover from disasters big and small. “The Cascades Region had an […]
New Portland Volunteer Finds Passion In Helping
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]