Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
It’s International Day For Disaster Reduction!
Get your party hats ready — it’s time to celebrate International Day for Disaster Reduction! As Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of United Nations, said last year, “Disaster risk reduction is about […]
Today was one of my favorite days of the year!
Every year we have a special Build A Kit Day when staff and volunteers get a big discount on emergency kit supplies. It’s an excellent day when we totally get […]
Co-Workers Pitch In to Help Red Cross Volunteer
Did you know that there are still 45 Oregonians on the ground helping with relief efforts for Hurricane Ike? One of them is the Oregon Pacific Chapter’s Saundra Romero, whose […]
I Only Drink Tap Water
Yay! Our arch rivals, I mean, good friends at the Portland Water Bureau just sent us some super cool schwag: a Bull Run Water carafe, and a bunch of hip illustrated bumper stickers […]
“Mad Men” Holds Office Blood Drive
After a very crazy two weeks, I had the chance to finally catch up on a little television this weekend. So I apologize that I’m a full week late in […]
Walking The Talk
Check out this YouTube video of FEMA administrator David Paulison showing off how he has prepared his Florida home for hurricanes. Thanks to our friend John Solomon for nudging agency […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
On Oct. 4, a family had a fire in their house, in Fairview. The family of 3 adults, 1 child and 1 infant needed a place to sleep, food, and […]
Get Prepared — It’s Free!
It’s a Wednesday afternoon. You’re at work, twiddling your thumbs (or playing SuperStruct). You wish there were something more exciting going on. Well, your wish is our command. On Wednesday, […]
Survey Finds Concerns About Economy May Increase Incidence Of Home Fires
According to a recent survey, 79%of Americans are concerned about the rising cost of heating their homes, and many will use an alternative heating source to reduce their bills this […]
SuperStruct Starts Monday!
Playing SuperStruct at the same time as Traces Of Hope might take up all of my evenings, but I’m going to at least give it a try. SuperStruct – as […]