Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
Zombies invade University of Oregon
If you check this blog often, you probably know we like to mention zombies. However much of the time it is about the potential zombies have for causing harm, not […]
VIDEO: Red Cross Responds In Joplin
“We don’t just have wounded bodies, we have wounded spirits.” — Nurse and Red Cross volunteer Christine Stockwell, on the ground in Joplin, MO.
What’s In A (Storm) Name?
The 2011 list is out and our very own Nate made the cut. Granted, I’m sure Nate has no interest in having a horrible hurricane or terrible tropical storm bearing […]
Timbers’ Jack Jewsbury On Joplin Tornado
A disaster becomes more “real” when you know someone who’s been personally affected. And after watching this interview with Jack Jewsbury, captain of the much-loved Portland Timbers, I guarantee you’ll […]
What Would You Take With You?
If your house was burning, what would you take with you? It’s a question we’ve all thought about. And perhaps Red Crossers think about it more than most since we […]
The Best Cat Video On The Whole Internet
I know that’s saying a lot. The internet is chock full of cat videos and photos. (Have you seen the I Love My Cat flickr pool? They have to limit […]
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 […]