Prepare-aphernalia: The Survival Stove

I’m not making that headline up. That’s the actual name of this camping stove. I know it’s a little early in the year to start thinking about camping. But it’s […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Earthquake-Safe Bed

I. Want. This. Bed. Inventor Wang Wenxi (who has personally experienced several earthquakes in China) has won over my heart with this gorgeous piece of furniture designed to keep you […]

TONIGHT: Let’s Talk Tornadoes

Since Portlandia‘s not on ’til tomorrow night, you’re surely looking for things to do tonight, right? Well, look no further…how about an Oregon tornado discussion with the American Meteorological Society? […]

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 […]

UPDATE: Flooding In Oregon

Today may be dry, but the last week sure hasn’t been. In fact, it’s been so wet that parts of Oregon have seen flooding and landslides, particularly in the Welches […]

Emergency Warming Centers: Providing Hope

It’s hard not to feel downtrodden after watching the recent news stories of disasters happening in our city, our country and around the world. Flooding, mudslides, shootings. It’s overwhelming and […]

Reminder: The Race isn’t over yet…

It might not be race season, yet you can still end up a winner for the ‘laps’ you’ve taken to your local Red Cross blood donation site! Red Cross Racing, […]

Dr. King Would Be Proud

“Life’s most persistent question,” he once asked, “is what are you doing for others?” Well, this Saturday, January 15th from 9-2 you can join fellow Red Crossers along with volunteers […]