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I’ve Seen Fire and I’ve Seen Rain…

Jun 24, 2008

…and they’ve led to some pretty disasterous situations across the country.We’ve got wildfires raging in California and floodwaters bursting through levees along the Mississippi. And though we haven’t yet deployed […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Jun 24, 2008

On June 19, 2008 a family had a single family fire in Clatskanie. When the Red Cross volunteers arrived they helped the family of 6 adults and 2 children with:–Lodging […]

Have You Seen This Cross?

Jun 24, 2008

Since Robin just reminded you of our I’m Red Cross Ready Flickr group, I wanted to chime in that there’s another Flickr group just waiting for your photos. I added […]

Look at what the cute little fireman has to say!

Jun 24, 2008

I’m so proud of my hotel! I came back this evening to see this cute note under my door saying that they would be testing the fire alarm system. “Please […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Jun 23, 2008

On Sunday, June 22, 2008 a family had a fire in their apartment in Portland. When Red Cross disaster volunteers arrived, they assisted the 2 adultswith:–3 nights stay in a […]

Me to new CEO: “You know I’m gonna blog you.”

Jun 23, 2008

I’m here in Washington, D.C. at a good time. Not only because I can help with the disaster response, but also because today is Gail McGovern’s first day at work. […]

Cross Blog Gets Props From Nationally- Known Journalist

Jun 22, 2008

If there was ever any doubt that Robin and I are committed to this blog, the fact that we’re posting throughout the weekend should prove it. We both eat, sleep, […]

Bad Timing, Good Blogging: John Solomon visits the Disaster Operation Center.

Jun 21, 2008

Actually, it was great timing. Just bad for me because I wasn’t here for it… John Solomon – writer for the Washington Post, contributor for NPR’s On The Media, author […]

Red Cross in Northeastern Oregon

Jun 21, 2008

As Regional Executive for Oregon, I recently completed an eight-day visit with Red Crossers and community leaders in Northeastern Oregon – including Baker, Union, Wallowa, Umatilla and Morrow counties. From […]

Can CPR Get You a Date?

Jun 21, 2008

Evidently for these Portlanders, it might. See here, here and here. If you want to learn how (and maybe score some hot dates yourself), check out the upcoming classes!