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Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Aug 25, 2011

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

Aug 24, 2011

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 […]

How Americans use Social Tools in Disasters: Infographic

Aug 24, 2011

According to two new surveys conducted by the American Red Cross, Americans are relying more and more on social media, mobile technology and online news outlets to learn about ongoing […]

David Douglas High School Football Team “Spreads the Red”

Aug 23, 2011

“Football is not just about Xs and Os and wins and losses – it’s character development.” — David Douglas Assistant Coach Jeff Centroni Without high school drives in the summer, […]

Winter Is Coming…

Aug 23, 2011

Okay, I will admit that Game of Thrones has sucked me in. Yet apparently NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and House Stark share the same warning, ‘Winter Is Coming’. […]

My Last Post

Aug 19, 2011

It’s my last day here at the Red Cross, and I feel like I should have something profound to say, but I don’t. It’s been five eventful years. Earthquakes, hurricanes, […]

6 Days Left to Submit Your Threadless Design!

Aug 19, 2011

Are you a design guru? If you’ve been watching our blog, you know that Threadless is hosting an amazing t-shirt design challenge on behalf of the Red Cross! If you […]

An Etsy Round-Up

Aug 19, 2011

Say you want to show off your support for the Red Cross mission, but you’re not into the branded t-shirt kind of thing. Your personal style is more vintage/handmade. Well, […]

Red Cross Multi…Throwing Star

Aug 19, 2011

Here’s a shirt design from Glennz Tees. You might be asking, “Where do you keep one of these?” The answer: “Out of reach of small children.”

In case of Emergency: Break Barriers to Preparation (Not the Bank)

Aug 18, 2011

Should you quit smoking? Yes. Should you eat less daily ice cream? Probably. Should you be prepared for an emergency? Absolutely. But are you? As a Health Communication Professional, I […]