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Happy Volunteer Week!
You know how I did a big thank you speech yesterday? Well I feel kind of bad because there’s one big group of people I was remiss in not thanking […]
Severe Storms Hit Arkansas and KC Area
Wow, these storms hit close to home for me (literally). It reminds me of two things: Safe and Well. I’m really glad that I asked my Midwestern family to register […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
On Monday May 2, a family of 3 had a fire in their house in S.E. Portland. When the Red Cross disaster volunteers arrived, they assisted the family with: –One […]
We’re Winners!
Yes, more exclamation points. It’s for a good reason though! We just found out that this blog won the 2008 Best In The West Awards! It’s a Red Cross award that […]
Win A Free Emergency Radio!
(Warning: This post contains a profusion of exclamation points.) Welcome readers who followed the link from our One Minute Update e-newsletter! (For those who don’t yet get the One Minute […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
On Wednesday morning a family of 3 had a fire in their house in SE Portland. When Red Cross disaster volunteers arrived, they assisted the family with: –2 nights in […]
The Volcanologists Can Relax
Well, there are several scientists who should be breathing a sigh of relief right now. Why? Because I won’t be able to go and pester them incessantly with questions at the USGS […]
Blaine Busts Record – We Bust the Myths
So today David Blaine went on Oprah and broke the world record for underwater breath holding. 17 minutes and 4 seconds. He prepped by breathing pure oxygen for almost a […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
On Monday, April 28, an adult had a fire in his apartment in Oregon City. When the Red Cross disaster volunteers arrived, they assisted the family by providing: –Two nights […]
Photos from Suffolk
Here are the latest photos from the Red Cross folks in Suffolk, Virginia. Here’s the Flickr set. Man…such damage. It’s sad. I know folks in Virginia, but none from Suffolk. If you […]