Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
Camping and cooking in the Northwest – These Red Cross tips will help keep the fun safe
Can you hear it? The sounds of sizzle on grills all throughout the region. As traditional as hot dogs and burgers, this weekend families throughout the Pacific Northwest are gearing […]
Wildfire season is rapidly approaching; these Red Cross tips can help you prepare
The numbers are staggering. In 2018, 5,600 outdoor fires in Oregon charred more than 700,000 acres, injuring 56 people and killing six, setting a five-year record for the number of injuries and fatalities, according to the Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal. At […]
Help Now: Type O Blood Shortage
Spring is a busy time of year for many people, but the need for blood and platelets doesn’t let up. Last month, more than 11,500 fewer donations were collected than […]
Honoring Local Heroes at the 22nd Annual Red Cross Awards Ceremony
The Red Cross celebrated 12 individuals from Oregon and Southwest Washington at the 22nd Annual Heroes Breakfast on Friday, March 22, 2019, in Vancouver, Washington. The ‘Heroes’ hailed from all […]
Red Cross Volunteers Bring Comfort and Food to Stranded Amtrak Passengers
Retired deputy sheriff and Red Cross disaster volunteer Kim Phelps was at the Dexter, Oregon, Amtrak train station just 20 minutes after learning that help was needed for the arrival […]
Are You Ready for a Magnitude 9.0 Earthquake to Hit the Pacific Northwest?
Oregon Governor says now is the time to prepare. January 26 is a significant anniversary for everyone in Oregon and Washington, because it marks the anniversary of Cascadia, a magnitude […]
2018 Year in Review – Red Cross Cascades Ups Ante When More Disasters Strike
In 2018, the American Red Cross Cascades Region, serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, has helped thousands of people prevent home fires and recover from disasters big and small. “The Cascades Region had an […]
New Portland Volunteer Finds Passion In Helping
Since September 2018, Portland, Oregon, resident Jennifer Dotson has deployed to three separate disasters and is still asking for more. First, she went to Wilmington, North Carolina, to help […]
Red Cross Home Heating Safety Tips
The number one cause of home fires in the Pacific Northwest during the winter is improper use of home heating appliances. “These fires are especially tragic, because they are so […]
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and for many families, it is the most significant gathering day of the year. Millions of people will soon be on the road and in the kitchen […]