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Survival of the Trained-est

Mar 24, 2008

That’s right, I just made up a word.Because survival skills aren’t just something you’re born with. It takes some pretty in-depth training to learn how to get by when you’re […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Mar 24, 2008

The Oregon Trail Chapter Disaster Assistance Team did respond to a Single Family Apartment Fire over the weekend. A kitchen stove fire and heavy smoke temporarily displaced a family of […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Mar 21, 2008

The Red Cross Disaster Assistance Team responded to another Single Family Fire yesterday (20 Mar) in Troutdale. Four adults were assisted with food, clothes and motel.

An Earthquake Proof House?

Mar 21, 2008

Yes, it’s true. Up in Seattle, the NextGen Home Experience is underway, and the house that they’re building is not only green and digital, but it’s also designed to be […]

OTC in the News: Breakfast of Champions

Mar 20, 2008

I’ve been trying to figure out what useful information I could add to our chapter blog, which Robin already does such a wonderful job of maintaining. Sadly, the only thing […]

Fun Earthquake Test

Mar 19, 2008

A volunteer just sent us this link to a great animated earthquake preparedness quiz. I got 8 out of 10 correct. I’m still learning about earthquakes since I didn’t grow […]

New Authors To Give Emergency Response Updates

Mar 19, 2008

As you may have noticed, our newest blogger, Wayne Armour, began posting today. (Welcome, Wayne!) He and his fellow Emergency Services Caseworker, Polly, will be updating us daily with summaries […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Mar 19, 2008

The Disaster Action Team responded to another single family fire this early morning (19 Mar.) in Tigard. Renters / Family of 5. Assisted with food, clothes, and motel.

Rain, Rain Go Away

Mar 18, 2008

Remember last week when it actually felt like Spring for a few days? Ahh… well, while some of us took that opportunity to relax in the sunshine, others saw it […]

Wired’s Top 10 Outdoor Survival Tools

Mar 18, 2008

WIRED Magazine loves to do Top 10 lists for all sorts of fascinating high-tech gizmos, but this is a rare one that is decidedly low-tech. It’s not from Red Cross, […]