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LIVE From International Humanitarian Law
I’m currently sitting in the International Humanitarian Law class. (By the way, you know you’re in a Red Cross class when the facilitator starts off with “Okay, here are the […]
Resources Page For Myanmar Cyclone Response
Just learned from Wendy at National that there is a new page on RedCross.org for information on the Myanmar Cyclone response. See here. Read Wendy’s post here – it includes […]
May 17: Beer, Baths and Blood?
Sure, it sounds like the carnage from an X-rated horror flick, but it’s actually the Tails and Ales Dog Wash and the start of a brand-new partnership between the American […]
I’Ming To Support Disaster Relief
Here’s a good excuse reason to instant message or email your friends! Now, through the i’m Initiative, every time you use Windows Live Messenger or Windows Live Hotmail, Microsoft will share […]
Disaster Action Team Response
On Monday, May 5, a family of 6 (2 adults and 4 children) had a major house fire in Troutdale. Red Cross volunteers assisted by providing: — Three nights stay […]
Photo of Myanmar Red Cross Relief Efforts
Just noticed a photo on www.nytimes.com today of Myanmar Red Crossers getting relief supplies ready for distribution. (photo via NYTimes.com, via Myanmar News Agency, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images)
Oregon Red Cross Salutes Fred Meyer
After being the title sponsor of our Chapter’s annual Breakfast of Champions for several years , I asked Fred Meyer to consider a proposition: become the title sponsor of all […]
Emergency Preparedness Week In Canada
Some of our Flickr photos from Earthquake Drill 2008 just got featured in an article about Canada’s Emergency Preparedness Week on NowPublic.com, a “crowd powered media” site where citizen journalists contribute news.
And the winner is…
GeeBee! GeeBee, you can email me at parkerr@redcross-pdx.org to arrange pick-up of your fabulous prize. And as a “thank you” for participating we’d also like to offer a fabulous consolation […]
Updates On Myanmar Disaster Response
It’s hard news to read as the reported death toll rises to 10,000. Our hearts go out to everyone affected. Here’s the latest news about the Red Cross disaster response: […]