Tag: Disaster
Survey: How Do You Want Your Emergency Alerts?
As I type, Mayor Sam Adams and Commissioner Randy Leonard are surveying local residents about emergency alert systems. There are just a handful of questions and, so you can think […]
Video: The Life-Saving Bra
Robin already blogged the bra that could save your life, but now you can see it in action and hear a little bit of the backstory. Check this out! My […]
The Gift For Those Who Have Everything…
My parents are the pinnacles of preparedness. Over the holiday weekend, I got to spend some time with them in SW Portland, right in the midst of “boil water” territory. […]
The Perfect Housewarming Gift…
With the new homebuyer tax credit, there will surely be lots of people buying houses in the next couple of months. And what better housewarming gift than a disaster kit? […]
We All Scream For Freeze-Dried Ice Cream!
Our friend Magi’s comment on yesterday’s post reminded me of my childhood… Or, more specifically, visits to OMSI where I got to indulge in the very special treat of freeze-dried […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Shelf-Stable Salmon
I can’t think of anything that would be more comforting after a disaster than some carb-filled macaroni and cheese. Or how about a salmon fillet and a side of rice? […]
Are You A “Complete Idiot”?
Time to snuggle up, get cozy, and read all about disasters and how to prepare for them! No one here is calling you an idiot, but “The Complete Idiot’s Guide […]
SPAM Saves The Day
Have you ever tried SPAM? I have. In fact, I just ate some on Tuesday night — green eggs and SPAM, actually. If you haven’t tried it, it’s basically an […]
“Start running. Just start running.”
It’s the personal stories of disaster survival that move us. Here’s one from KVAL News that nearly brought me to tears. See for yourself. The Red Cross is always on […]
A Day Called “X”
“Ladies and gentleman. You’ve heard the reports that enemy planes are approaching. In less than 3 hours, an H-bomb might fall over Portland.” And so begins my new #1 favorite […]