A Little Bit of History

As you know, we Cross Bloggers tend to geek out on vintage stuff – especially if it has anything to do with Red Cross history or disaster safety. So I […]

Be “Super” Safe at the Office

Office safety should be taken seriously. This Superman/office safety mashup video… should not. “Filing cabinets. Harmless looking things, aren’t they?” Hahaha… P.S. Do you really want to maker your office […]

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 […]

In Memory of Our Friend John Solomon

This is a hard post to write. Yesterday our good friend John Solomon passed away. John was an incredibly enthusiastic advocate for emergency preparedness, and we’re grateful to have had […]

The Gift of Preparedness

It’s that time of year again. Twinkly lights have begun to appear in the department stores, and Jubelale now lines the shelves of grocery coolers across the Northwest… Yes, holiday […]

It’s almost ‘that’ time of year again…

Is it just me, or is Halloween not really that scary compared to the weeks after? Each November welcomes large groups of individuals dressed up to support their favorite team, […]

Costume Contest at the Red Cross!

Sleepy Hollow, a Mad Scientist, The Addams Family and Thriller Zombies…all of this and more at the 2010 Costume Contest at the Red Cross! Check out the photos below: Created […]

How to Build a Gluten-Free Emergency Kit

Raise your hand if you have some sort of food allergy or dietary restrictions. Or know someone who does. By now I’m pretty sure we all have our hands raised. […]

Red Cross Returns to The Doctors Tomorrow!

From heart attacks to blood transfusions to emergency triage, the Red Cross certainly has a part to play in the drama of hospital life. So it makes perfect sense that […]