Category: Fire Safety
Wildfire season is rapidly approaching; these Red Cross tips can help you prepare
The numbers are staggering. In 2018, 5,600 outdoor fires in Oregon charred more than 700,000 acres, injuring 56 people and killing six, setting a five-year record for the number of injuries and fatalities, according to the Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal. At […]
Red Cross Home Heating Safety Tips
The number one cause of home fires in the Pacific Northwest during the winter is improper use of home heating appliances. “These fires are especially tragic, because they are so […]
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and for many families, it is the most significant gathering day of the year. Millions of people will soon be on the road and in the kitchen […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Could You and Your Family Escape?
Before 2002, Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman never imagined he would become a politician. He also never imagined receiving a call from his wife while he was out of town, […]
Safety Tips for Summer Camping and Hiking
Our beautiful Pacific Northwest region is a true outdoors wonderland for one and all. The incomparable trails and campsites offer many choices of terrain in which to enjoy nature at its […]
Here’s to Safe Grilling and Happy Splashing this Summer!
Summer is finally here. Now that the sun is peeking through the clouds, it’s time to fire up the grill and tiptoe delicately into the pool. But before we put […]