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Timeline of ‘the big one’ for the Portland area
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)
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 […]
Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up
(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…
“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
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
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!
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 […]
Emergency Design
Most of us are all too familiar with images of tent-cities sprung up around the world wherever disaster strikes or the sea of FEMA trailers planted in New Orleans and […]
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday 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 […]