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Finding Faults…on Mt. Hood
Ian Madin and his team have found a previously undetected seismic fault that appears to be both active and dangerous on the northern flank of Mount Hood. Madin, the chief […]
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 […]
Pint for Pint Ice Cream Blood Drives!
The Red Cross and Ben & Jerry’s team up for a cool deal! All American Red Cross blood and platelet donors in Washington and Oregon who make a donation appointment […]
Could it happen here? – Hurricanes
The Southeast has an extensive history of hurricanes, yet this past weekend we witnessed Irene move farther north and affect cities like New York, Washington D.C., and Boston. Hurricanes form […]
Irene Recovery: Your Help is Needed
While Hurricane and Tropical Storm Irene has come and gone, the Red Cross and Government Agencies are still working to determine the extent of the damage. The Red Cross has […]
Prepare-aphernalia: It’s What’s For Dinner
A big thanks and shout out to Think Geek for sending former bloggers Lise and Robin a gift package of Tactical Sammiches, a product of (no joke) firearm manufacturer CMMG. […]
Arks and Auntie Em: East Coast Preparation for the Hurricane
In all of this talk about earthquakes, we’ve got to mention Hurricane Irene, which is due to hit the East Coast and inland areas in the next couple of days. […]
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 […]
Earthquake Tips: Don’t Run Out of the Building
Evacuation is a really interesting concept in earthquakes. Growing up in Southern California we always learned to DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or […]