Safety & Preparedness

Cascades Region Teen Selected to Serve on National Youth Preparedness Council

By Red Cross Cascades Region | December 11, 2019

Story by Hannah C. Wood/Red Cross Cascades Region We chatted with Jessie Huang about being selected as a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). […]

Are Your Pets Prepared for a Disaster?

By Red Cross Cascades Region | December 4, 2019

Story by Hannah C. Wood/Red Cross Cascades Region A 2018 study by Banfield Pet Hospital showed that 91% of pet owners are unprepared for a disaster. For many of us, […]

Cascades Region FAST Program Ready to Respond at Major Sporting Events

By Red Cross Cascades Region | November 20, 2019

Story by Dori Cooper/Red Cross Cascades Region Since 1979, the American Red Cross has been providing first aid services at public festivals, sporting events and concerts. The Red Cross community […]

Turn & Test When You Set Your Clocks Back

By Chad Carter | November 1, 2019

As people turn their clocks back this weekend for the end of daylight saving time, it’s also a great time to test your smoke alarms. “Home fires are our community’s […]

Red Cross Cascades Region Takes Cover During 2019 Great Shakeout (Photos)

By Red Cross Cascades Region | October 21, 2019

Story by Hannah C. Wood/Red Cross Cascades Region At 10:17 AM on October 17, 2019 people dropped under their desks, tables and chairs to cover their heads and necks, and […]

Join the Red Cross Cascades Region in The Great ShakeOut on Thursday, October 17th!

By Red Cross Cascades Region | October 15, 2019

Story by Hannah C. Wood/Red Cross Cascades Region Oregon is home to beautiful mountains with amazing hikes, rugged coastlines, and adventurous people. Our state also lies on the Cascadia Subduction […]

Fire Prevention Month TV Campaign

By Chad Carter | October 1, 2019

October is Fire Prevention Month and we’re excited to announce our partnership with the Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal and Fox 12 Oregon news anchor Nora Hart to bring awareness […]

Heroes Walk Among Us

By Red Cross Cascades Region | September 27, 2019

Story by Dori Cooper/Red Cross Cascades Region Lifesaving heroes walk among us.  They may not always want attention and may not look for recognition – but they are there –  […]

Portland Woman’s CPR Training Saves Toddler’s Life While On Vacation

By Red Cross Cascades Region | August 29, 2019

Story by Patricia N. Griffiths/Red Cross Cascades Region Cries for help stopped the summer fun at a community pool in Southern California on July 5, 2019. A man carrying the […]

Be Ready for Back to School with these Red Cross Safety Tips

By Red Cross Cascades Region | August 22, 2019

The school bells will be calling students back to classrooms throughout the Northwest very soon and the American Red Cross wants to make sure your student is safe as they […]