Safety & Preparedness
Spreading the Word about Free Smoke Alarms
Debbie Cheney, wife and mother of two, was delighted when the Red Cross provided her family with free smoke alarms and installed them as well. Cheney has become passionate about […]
Keeping You Safe: Prepare Out Loud 2018
The National Preparedness Month, the American Red Cross and KGW-TV are helping our community be prepared for disasters such as a 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake by holding Prepare Out […]
Red Cross Offers Tips for a Safe Labor Day Weekend
The Labor Day holiday is just around the corner, signaling the unofficial end of summer and time for one last long weekend of summer fun before we settle into the […]
A Local Camp Prepare! Experience
On Saturday, August 4, people across the nation tested their disaster preparedness kits during the 2018 Camp Prepare! event. The premise behind Camp Prepare! is simple: camp in your backyard […]
Back-to-School Time Is Here!
Now that summer’s on its way out for the new school year, it’s time to get the kids ready. Beyond getting school supplies and your children’s schedule squared away, […]
Could You and Your Family Escape?
Before 2002, Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman never imagined he would become a politician. He also never imagined receiving a call from his wife while he was out of town, […]
Summertime Pet Safety Tips
There’s no question that we’re in the middle of summer! It’s a wonderful time to enjoy the great outdoors, especially when we share the experience with our four-legged friends. However, […]
Safety Tips for Summer Camping and Hiking
Our beautiful Pacific Northwest region is a true outdoors wonderland for one and all. The incomparable trails and campsites offer many choices of terrain in which to enjoy nature at its […]
Enjoy Safe Driving and Fireworks this Fourth of July!
For many in the Northwest, summer means enjoying the great outdoors, cookouts with family and friends, and Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. These celebrations are a wonderful way to relax […]
Here’s to Safe Grilling and Happy Splashing this Summer!
Summer is finally here. Now that the sun is peeking through the clouds, it’s time to fire up the grill and tiptoe delicately into the pool. But before we put […]