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10 Everyday Items That Could Be Lifesavers

May 17, 2011

Could an empty bag of chips save your life? How about a glass tumbler? In this Daily Express article, Joe Mulligan, head of first aid at the British Red Cross […]

Local Expert Disputes ‘Safest City’ List; Urges Preparedness

May 12, 2011

Last week we mentioned that the New York times revealed a map that lists ‘where to live to avoid a natural disaster’. The Pacific Northwest dominated for lowest risk metro […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

May 11, 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 […]

Next Big Earthquake in Oregon: Are We Ready?

May 11, 2011

A question we are hearing a lot in the wake of many high profile earthquakes is if Oregon, and particularly the highly populated Portland area, is ready for a big […]

Prepare-aphernalia: The Tactical Sammich

May 10, 2011

Thank Think Geek for this latest in disaster kit deliciousness. The Tactical Sammich is designed to help geeks survive the zombie apocalypse, but of course it would be useful in […]

2011 Tea Party and Historical Fashion Show!

May 9, 2011

The American Red Cross of Southwest Washington Youth Council will be hosting it’s annual Tea Party and Historical Fashion Show fundraiser on Sunday, May 15 with two separate seatings at […]

A Special Mother’s Day Story

May 6, 2011

Did you catch the special Mother’s Day episode of StoryCorps on today’s NPR Morning Edition? Every week StoryCorps brings me to tears, but today’s story was especially poignant given our […]

This weekend: Derby Day @ Blitz Ladd

May 5, 2011

Do you like Mint Juleps? Do you like dressing up? Do you enjoy raising money for a good cause? If so please come participate in the Derby Day Party this […]

Four (Funny) Reasons To Give Blood

May 5, 2011

A while back, we gave you a list of why people who donate blood are sexy. But that assumes something — that you actually WANT to donate blood in the […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

May 4, 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 […]