Safety & Preparedness
Cascades Region FAST Program Ready to Respond at Major Sporting Events
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
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)
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!
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Have a Wet, Wild and Safe Summer with these Red Cross Water Safety Tips
Summer is a time for family vacations, grilling in the backyard and swimming at your local pool or river. While we hope you have a fun-filled summer, safety is our top priority […]
Hundreds of Red Cross Volunteers Help Sound the Alarm for Safer Homes
Here’s how Cascades Region Volunteers Sounded the Alarm in 2019! The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign reached a new milestone this June when it recorded its 600th life saved from […]