Tag: earthquake
Supporting Japan In Style
There’s no question that Japan is without comparison when it comes to fashion and style. From Hello Kitty to Harajuku, this country has inspired incredible design creativity…and, stateside, our own […]
Friday Final Cut
It’s Friday, and once again we find ourselves with a plethora of stories. So here’s your final cut…everything that we wanted to share, but don’t have time to blog. Enjoy! […]
Nation’s Eyes on Oregon’s Earthquake Preparedness
In the wake of the tragedy in Japan, local and national news have been striving to answer the question are we prepared for when it will happen here? The short […]
How We Are Helping After the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami
We’ve received an incredible amount of support from the public following the devastating earthquake in Japan and ensuing Pacific tsunami last Friday. As always, we are grateful for your support […]
Tsunami Reveals Holes in Education and Communication
I grew up under a tsunami warning siren in Hawaii, and we knew full well that if the siren went off we were to check the local news. The difference […]
Friday Final Cut
With the activities across the Pacific over the past 24 hours, a lot of Red Cross news and stories of incredible volunteers are making their way across the internet. Here […]
Tsunami Tips and Resources
(EDIT: The Tsunami threat appears to be over. However, the potential for strong aftershocks could result in more activity. If you are in a Tsunami Hazard zone, it is advisable […]
Would This Crane Withstand An Earthquake?
Today, Willamette Week’s Dr. Know takes on a question that I’m sure has been on everyone’s mind:Like most downtown construction sites, the one near my office is dominated by a […]
CONTEST: Make A Poster To Show How YOU’D Prepare For Earthquakes!
Hey Oregon students! Wanna win some $$? If you’re in grades 1 – 6, we want YOU to create a poster with your best ideas for preparing for an earthquake […]