Author: Red Cross Cascades Region

A Cappella Thunderstorm

Close your eyes and listen to the first two minutes of this video. Amazing how much it sounds like a real thunderstorm, huh? I’d say it’s a sound we don’t […]

Wild Weather Caught On Tape!

Okay they were probably caught on digital memory sticks rather than tape, and a volcano isn’t technically weather… but it’s still a good headline, right? Check out these two incredible […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

On June 7, 2009 an individual had a fire in his camper., in Estacada. The camper is the individual permanent home. The adult had a place to stay on the […]

WWYD: What Would YOU Do?

You’re having sushi with a friend when she starts choking. You… A. Slap her hard on the back.B. Give her a glass of water.C. Call out for someone to dial […]

CPR Has “Zero Effect”

So this last CPR video is one that’s close to my heart. Not because it’s a particularly good demonstration of CPR — in fact, one of the YouTube commenters said […]

CPR: Only One Degree Of Separation

Bad Lise. Totally forgot to put up the Video of the Day for CPR Awareness Week yesterday. My only excuse? Distracted by the crazy storm that hit yesterday afternoon. So, […]

T-Storms: What To Do, Where To Listen

A rare bout of severe weather has hit the Portland area. Here are our tips for Thunderstorms and Blackouts. If you’re online, you can find your local area’s NOAA weather […]

Step Up to the Plate and Support the Red Cross!

Chicken ain’t nothin’ but a bird! Drive him home! Hustle up! Heeeeeeeybattabattabatta! Whether you’re a true baseball fan, or just like to heckle players by yelling out fun baseball phrases, […]