emergency preparedness Archives

Cascade Region’s Youth Volunteers Exemplify Excellence.

Smoke Alarms and Partnerships Help Save Lives

Deadly Alameda Fire Still Inspires Smoke Alarm Installations in Jackson County.

Quick thinking, heroic action, and lifesaving CPR help teenager save grandmother.

Retired Teacher Turns Red Cross Volunteer and Educates over 1800 Children in Emergency Preparedness

Board Member Spotlight: Jesse Gordon Long Energizes Red Cross

Disaster Preparedness Initiative

Our leader and CEO, Maree Wacker, was recently featured on Comcast Newsmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington, hosted by veteran journalist Ken Ackerman. Showing off her scientific chops in describing […]

The Muppets Teach Holiday Tree Safety

You’ve found the perfect holiday tree, strapped it to the roof of your car and made it home…time to decorate! However, before you unleash your inner Griswold and put all […]

Holiday Safety Tips

The Oregon Red Cross has some great safety tips for this winter season, even if you’re not riding in a one-horse open sleigh or roasting chestnuts on an open fire… […]