Category: Safety, General
Smoke Alarms and Partnerships Help Save Lives
By Dyana Mason, Red Cross Volunteer/Board Member “We deal with people on the worst days of their lives, and so do you,” White City, Oregon Fire Marshal Speaks About Close […]
Quick thinking, heroic action, and lifesaving CPR help teenager save grandmother.
Story by Chelsea White / Red Cross Cascades Region Sixteen year-old Tayen Landers receives the Red Cross Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action for his heroic acts on November 15, 2023. […]
Are you looking forward to that warm, dry El Nino winter?
Harriet Vanderbilt, Red Cross Cascades Region Don’t count on it! This October was one of the snowiest on Mt. Hood since 2017 with over a foot of snowfall recorded at […]
Ten Tips to Help Keep Trick or Treaters Safe This Halloween
Red Cross Cascades Region Halloween is just days away. Little superheroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun. The American Red […]
Red Cross Tips For A Safe Summer
As we all head outside to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather this summer, the Red Cross Cascades Region has some tips to help you stay safe no matter what […]
It’s Halloween! Here are the Red Cross safety tips for your trick-or-treater as pandemic continues
Trick-or-treating is back this Halloween, however the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means there are extra factors to consider when planning your activities. The American Red Cross offers these tips and more […]
Binational Health Week 2021 Highlights Collaboration Between Red Cross and Community Partners
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt/Red Cross Cascades Region Binational Health Week was created 20 years ago as a week-long celebration. Over time, it has become a month-long series of community-focused activities […]
20 Ways to Stay Safe As You Celebrate the Fourth of July
Story by American Red Cross The Fourth of July is just days away, a time when people typically enjoy the summer holiday with backyard barbecues, fireworks or water fun. But […]
Make Your Family Quarantine Safe with these Preparedness Activities for Kids
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, most schools across the country have been forced to close, leaving millions of children at home. With children no longer receiving the same educational […]
Oregon Ducks Dive Into Organizing New Red Cross Club
Story by Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades Region Red Cross clubs are an incredible way for high school and college aged individuals to work directly with the Red […]