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And the winner is…
GeeBee! GeeBee, you can email me at parkerr@redcross-pdx.org to arrange pick-up of your fabulous prize. And as a “thank you” for participating we’d also like to offer a fabulous consolation […]
Updates On Myanmar Disaster Response
It’s hard news to read as the reported death toll rises to 10,000. Our hearts go out to everyone affected. Here’s the latest news about the Red Cross disaster response: […]
More on Myanmar (Burma)
The American Red Cross (National) stands ready to help. Press release here. (Photo via The Associated Press – Released by China’s Xinhua News Agency)
International Humanitarian Aid and Law
This morning I got a call from News Channel 6 wanting to know if our Chapter had any people responding to the recent devastating cyclone in Myanmar (Burma). I didn’t […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
Update: Late last Friday, 2 May 08, we were able to assist a family of three in Hillsboro. The fire was about a week old, but family was still working […]
Reminder: Comment Today!
Just reminding you that you still have time to comment on my post from last week to be entered to win the fantastic emergency radio. Just tell us something you’ve done […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
On Sunday, May 4, 2008 a family of 4 had a fire at their apartment in Tualatin. The volunteers helped the family with: –2 night stay in a nearby motel.–A […]
Kulongoski Wants YOU!…to be safe in the water.
(Did you get that? It was a reference to the “Uncle Sam Wants YOU!” posters. Anyway…) Remember how we were talking about aquatic safety (and not trying to be like […]
Happy Volunteer Week!
You know how I did a big thank you speech yesterday? Well I feel kind of bad because there’s one big group of people I was remiss in not thanking […]
Severe Storms Hit Arkansas and KC Area
Wow, these storms hit close to home for me (literally). It reminds me of two things: Safe and Well. I’m really glad that I asked my Midwestern family to register […]