Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
Center for Disease Control is Ready for Zombies
This past weekend I watched the TV series “The Walking Dead”. Unlike past takes on a ‘zombie apocalypse’, this series prided itself by allowing the characters to break the wall […]
Tsunami drill on Oregon coast ‘takes flight’
The threat of a tsunami from Japan in March revealed many holes in education and communication, holes that Oregon agencies are working actively to address. One of the major issues […]
OSU’s Everyday Champions know how to bleed orange
This past week I was fortunate enough to attend the Spring term blood drive at Oregon State University, the largest drive in the Pacific Northwest. With over 1,000 individuals presenting […]
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. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]
10 Everyday Items That Could Be Lifesavers
Could an empty bag of chips save your life? How about a glass tumbler? In this Daily Express article, Joe Mulligan, head of first aid at the British Red Cross […]
Local Expert Disputes ‘Safest City’ List; Urges Preparedness
Last week we mentioned that the New York times revealed a map that lists ‘where to live to avoid a natural disaster’. The Pacific Northwest dominated for lowest risk metro […]
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. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]
Next Big Earthquake in Oregon: Are We Ready?
A question we are hearing a lot in the wake of many high profile earthquakes is if Oregon, and particularly the highly populated Portland area, is ready for a big […]
Prepare-aphernalia: The Tactical Sammich
Thank Think Geek for this latest in disaster kit deliciousness. The Tactical Sammich is designed to help geeks survive the zombie apocalypse, but of course it would be useful in […]
2011 Tea Party and Historical Fashion Show!
The American Red Cross of Southwest Washington Youth Council will be hosting it’s annual Tea Party and Historical Fashion Show fundraiser on Sunday, May 15 with two separate seatings at […]