“My whole life I’ve heard about the Red Cross, but I have never experienced it. This could have easily been a stressful place but the Red Cross is so organized, […]

“The things I was worried about—I don’t have to worry about. It really made the process a lot easier.” – Rick, Red Cross shelter resident. January 6, 2017—After an extremely […]

Update: January 6, 2017 @ 3:10 p.m. PORTLAND, Ore. January 6, 2017– The American Red Cross, in coordination with Central City Concern and other community partners, has identified a new shelter […]

With freezing temperatures, the Red Cross has issued the following cold weather and heating safety tips: HOME HEATING SAFETY  When the weather is cold, the number of home fire incidents […]

UPDATE: VANCOUVER, Wash. December 31, 2016, 4:40 p.m. — The Red Cross continues to provide assistance to individuals affected by an apartment fire in 1000 block of NE Notchlog Dr, in […]

As we transition from one year to another, it’s inevitable that many of us will make promises to ourselves to change something for the better. Welcome to “Resolution Season” – […]

PORTLAND, Ore., December 28, 2016 – With three days still remaining in 2016, the local American Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington has had an extremely busy year, responding […]

Red Cross Shelter to Remain Open Through Tomorrow, December 21, at Noon EUGENE, Ore. December 20, 2016, 2:30 p.m. –  The local American Red Cross will continue to operate a […]

Winter has arrived in the Pacific Northwest and with it, many reminders that we need to be ready for cold weather-related disasters.  Now is the time to make sure you […]

Red Cross and Portland Fire & Rescue Share Tips to Help Prevent Home Fires A home fire is the single greatest disaster threat to American families – more of a […]