Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
Red Cross Shelter in Eugene to Remain Open Through 12/21 at Noon
Red Cross Shelter to Remain Open Through Tomorrow, December 21, at Noon EUGENE, Ore. December 20, 2016, 2:30 p.m. – The local American Red Cross will continue to operate a […]
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Oregon and Southwest Washington
Winter has arrived in the Pacific Northwest and with it, many reminders that we need to be ready for cold weather-related disasters. Now is the time to make sure you […]
Red Cross and Portland Fire & Rescue Share Tips to Help Prevent Home Fires; Install Smoke Alarms to Save Lives
Red Cross and Portland Fire & Rescue Share Tips to Help Prevent Home Fires A home fire is the single greatest disaster threat to American families – more of a […]
Red Cross Issues Cold Weather Safety Tips
Winter weather is here in Oregon and Southwest Washington and the American Red Cross urges people to be prepared. BUILD A KIT · Be sure you have non-perishable food items […]
Winter and Pets: Red Cross Issues Cold Weather Safety Tips for Our Furry Friends
Brrrrr! Freezing temperatures, snow, sleet and ice – winter can be hard on everyone! The chilly weather can also be difficult for our pets and the American Red Cross has […]
A Must Have Item if You Live in the Pacific Northwest: a Go Bag
There are lots of things that will stick with you after you take an emergency preparedness class with Larry Wiedenhoft and Tim Anderson. The pair are Red Cross volunteers on […]
Local Red Cross Responds to 137 Disasters, Helps 472+ People in Oregon and Southwest Washington this Fall
In addition to disaster response at home, 159 local volunteers deployed to help people affected by disasters across the nation in the past three months. Red Cross response to winter […]
#GivingTuesday is Today! Give to your Local Red Cross.
#GivingTuesday is today. Give to your local Red Cross. Today’s the day- #GivingTuesday is here! Join #OregoniansGive and support your local Red Cross. Why? Because the Red Cross is […]
Mark Your Calendar to Support the American Red Cross on #GivingTuesday on 11/29
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday. We’ve feasted with family and friends, hit the shops (or a computer) for great deals and now it’s time to give back to our […]
Right Place, Right Time, Right Skills
Sometimes the planets align and the right people with the right skills are in the right place at the right time. In November, that’s exactly what happened in Vancouver, Washington, […]