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Escaping Wildfires in the Nick of Time
The 2017 wildfires affected the lives of many Oregonians, Rich and Vicki Cartwright and Kim Mosiman among them. The Cartwrights remember their experience in Southern Oregon’s Chetco Bar Fire from […]
Could You and Your Family Escape?
Before 2002, Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman never imagined he would become a politician. He also never imagined receiving a call from his wife while he was out of town, […]
Summertime Pet Safety Tips
There’s no question that we’re in the middle of summer! It’s a wonderful time to enjoy the great outdoors, especially when we share the experience with our four-legged friends. However, […]
Safety Tips for Summer Camping and Hiking
Our beautiful Pacific Northwest region is a true outdoors wonderland for one and all. The incomparable trails and campsites offer many choices of terrain in which to enjoy nature at its […]
Bridging the Gap
Sometimes a few words can make all the difference. When you hear words of encouragement at the right time, defeat can be turned to triumph. At other times, a few […]
Test Your Knowledge of Our Declaration of Independence!
When the fireworks are over and you’re feeling full after eating too much barbecue, watermelon and ice cream, test your memory skills with a few bits of trivia related to […]
Enjoy Safe Driving and Fireworks this Fourth of July!
For many in the Northwest, summer means enjoying the great outdoors, cookouts with family and friends, and Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. These celebrations are a wonderful way to relax […]
Here’s to Safe Grilling and Happy Splashing this Summer!
Summer is finally here. Now that the sun is peeking through the clouds, it’s time to fire up the grill and tiptoe delicately into the pool. But before we put […]
What to Know Before You Go: Tips for a First-Time Blood Donor
The American Red Cross recently launched our Missing Types Campaign to raise awareness of the need for new blood donors – and those who haven’t given in a while – to […]
Staying Cool During the Hot Summer Months
Summer is here and the heat has come with it. With hot weather in the forecast, now is the time to learn or review some Red Cross safety tips to […]