Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
Test Your Preparedness at the World’s Largest Earthquake Drill!
Join the local Red Cross tomorrow, October 18, for an international earthquake drill called the “Great ShakeOut”. More than 59 million people around the world will practice “drop, cover and […]
Welcome Autumn
Each new season gives us an opportunity to prepare for the changes it will bring. Now that we’re on the cusp of autumn, it’s a good time to do projects […]
Spreading the Word about Free Smoke Alarms
Debbie Cheney, wife and mother of two, was delighted when the Red Cross provided her family with free smoke alarms and installed them as well. Cheney has become passionate about […]
New Red Cross Disaster Responder Trainings Available
The local Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help with Hurricane Florence and other disasters. At volunteer training sessions next week, Red Cross staff will present an overview of disaster […]
Local Red Cross to Hold Volunteer Recruitment and Training Sessions Across Oregon and SW Washington
As we reach the peak of hurricane season, several powerful and potentially destructive storms are currently threatening to impact thousands of people in the United States and nearby countries. In […]
Keeping You Safe: Prepare Out Loud 2018
The National Preparedness Month, the American Red Cross and KGW-TV are helping our community be prepared for disasters such as a 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake by holding Prepare Out […]
Meet Our Local Service Associate, Linda Morris
“Disasters bring people together,” said Linda Morris, one of the many Red Cross responders deployed to the volcanic eruptions in Hawaii. “It hit me pretty hard when I saw the […]
Red Cross Offers Tips for a Safe Labor Day Weekend
The Labor Day holiday is just around the corner, signaling the unofficial end of summer and time for one last long weekend of summer fun before we settle into the […]
A Local Camp Prepare! Experience
On Saturday, August 4, people across the nation tested their disaster preparedness kits during the 2018 Camp Prepare! event. The premise behind Camp Prepare! is simple: camp in your backyard […]
Back-to-School Time Is Here!
Now that summer’s on its way out for the new school year, it’s time to get the kids ready. Beyond getting school supplies and your children’s schedule squared away, […]