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First Lady Michelle Obama Recognizes Sergeant Joshua Rassi: Veteran, Blood Donor, Red Cross Employee and a True American Hero

Apr 11, 2012

This morning, First Lady Michelle Obama told the story of Sergeant Joshua Rassi, who was hired at Portland Red Cross Blood Services following his service in Iraq! Michelle quotes Rassi, […]

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

Apr 11, 2012

Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]

Timeline of ‘the big one’ for the Portland area

Apr 11, 2012

Last month the Portland Mercury did some research to develop a timeline of what might occur in Portland if the ‘big one’ hit. That is, the predicted 8+ magnitude earthquake […]

Implementing Youth Preparedness In Your Organization (Seattle Workshop)

Apr 6, 2012

Here is an exciting opportunity being presented by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region X (AK, ID, OR, WA). The FEMA Headquarters Individual and Community Preparedness Division, in partnership with […]

What The Critics Are Saying About Today’s “Night of the Living Donors” Blood Drive!

Apr 6, 2012

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

Apr 4, 2012

(Note: The name of the ‘Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up’ has slightly changed, however the content will be presented in the same style you have come to expect) Welcome to the Weekly […]

Be Prepared For The Day…

Apr 4, 2012

“Be prepared” for the day with Pioneer Schools Coffee Cart at our Portland Donor Center! …love the white chocolate/cherry “A.R.C.” blend!

NWS to try ‘Impact-based Warnings’ in the Midwest

Apr 4, 2012

A tough challenge the American Red Cross encounters is keeping messaging for disaster preparedness fresh and relevant. Saying that a certain type of disaster is of concern over and over […]

Preparing Portland for the Zombie Apocalypse – One Pint at a Time

Apr 3, 2012

From Thriller to Shaun of the Dead, we all know what will happen when zombies attack. Dancing in the streets, yellow glowing eyes, comedy hijinks and, uh, there’s that part […]

Reach Out Portland! Friends & Family Drive Is This Monday!

Mar 29, 2012

Come Bust A Move at the “Reach Out Portland” Blood Drive!Portland Donor CenterMonday, April 2nd1:30pm – 8:00pm MEET THE DJs: Geoff (Wild 107.5) from 12-2 pm Jeff (Z100) from 2-4 […]