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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 there […]
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 […]
Tornadoes Hit Virginia
You may have heard about the tornadoes that tore through Suffolk Virginia yesterday. Just thought I’d let you all know how the Red Cross is responding. According to National, as of […]