Tag: Disaster
Timeline of Disaster Relief (1936)
When one hears about all of the activities the Red Cross is in the process of undertaking internationally, one can’t help but question what would happen if disaster struck here. […]
The Emergency Bra Can Now Be Yours
Remember last December when we told you about The Bra That Could Save Your Life? You know, the one that converts into a pair of fully-functional face masks in the […]
Donating Blood for Community Preparedness
Here is a video from our media partners at KNDU (Richland, Washington). The American Red Cross Pacific Northwest Blood Region includes much of Oregon and Washington, meaning that a donation […]
Meet Our Salem Heroes
How many heroes are there in Oregon? Hundreds? Thousands? Well, they’ve just added 15 more to their ranks, thanks to our friends at the Willamette Chapter in Salem. Read the […]
There’s More (Preparedness) Work To Do
It’s Monday and you’re probably already feeling depressed. And I know that reading this post is only going to make it worse. I pre-emptively apologize. So here it is — […]
Pakistan Flooding, As Seen From Above
From Wired:Above at left is the central Pakistan city of Hyderabad on July 31. At right is the city on August 19, as floodwater swelled the Indus River. In coming […]
Just Three Days
Talk about knowing how to survive when disaster strikes! You’ve heard about the 33 miners who survived inside a collapsed Chilean mine for 17 days, right? What a story of […]
Volunteer: Just Two Hours Helps
Have you ever wanted to volunteer, but worry about the time commitment? Now, just two hours can make a difference. We’re hoping you’ll sign up to help with “Buy A […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Made In Oregon Multi-Tool
One of my favorite items of prepare-aphernalia is the multi-tool. It’s small, entirely functional and the perfect addition to a disaster kit. Heck, it’s even one of The 10 Essentials! […]
HOW TO: Survive A Plane Crash
If you pay attention to the news, you know that the American Red Cross doesn’t just respond to natural disasters — we respond to transportation disasters as well. In fact, […]