Author: Red Cross Cascades Region

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… [The place names link […]

Hey iPhone Users, Check This Out!

Are you hiding from your boss with your iPhone, blasting meteors instead of being productive? Well, now there’s an iPhone application that can help save your dog or cat’s life! […]

“Quick! Someone Perform CPR!”

For today’s CPR video, we’re keeping things short and sweet with the classic stylings of Homer J. Simpson. The funny thing about this video is that it highlights two things […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

A family in Happy Valley had a fire in their manufactured home on June 1, 2009. The family had a place to stay, but did need additional assistance. The family […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

A family in SE Portland had a fire in their apartment on June 1, 2009. The family of 2 adults, needed a place to stay, food to eat, and clothing […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Vegan Bandages

I know what you’re thinking. No, you can’t eat them.  These cute little bandages are for vegans who care as much about what they put on themselves as the food they […]

Jessica Alba’s CPR Adventure

In today’s CPR/AED Awareness Week video, we go way back. Back before Dark Angel or Sin City or Fantastic Four. Back before, even, a special appearance on Beverly Hills, 90210. […]

Slideshow: Starlight Parade

As I mentioned last week, the Red Cross participated in the Rose Festival Starlight Parade this past Saturday 5/30. We weren’t just at the parade, we lit up the night! […]

2009 Hurricane Names Revealed!

Joaquin Phoenix. Henri Dunant. Rose Trullinger. My dad, Fred Harwin. There’s a theme going here — can you figure it out? Admittedly, this is a tough one. Here’s the scoop […]