Tag: media
UO Ducks Lineman Saves A Life (and Red Cross demos “5 + 5”)
With the Civil War Blood Drive finishing its 10-year anniversary this past fall, University of Oregon students are no strangers to helping save lives. The heroic actions of offensive lineman […]
Meet Allan McGeough
Meet Allan McGeough. Allan’s the Executive Director of the Mid-Dakota Chapter of the American Red Cross. He’s a resident of Minot. And his house is currently 9 feet under water. […]
VIDEO: Salem Volunteer Describes Joplin Devastation
Dr. Pat Lacy of Salem describes her experience volunteering with the Red Cross in Joplin, Missouri.
Portland Parents Get Prepared
I love how lately Portland parents seem to be jumping on the preparedness and safety bandwagon. Sure, they’ve always done things like baby-proofing kitchen cabinets and keeping hazardous chemicals out […]
CNN: Bomb Shelter Boom
The boom is on. And, on a smaller scale, we’ve been seeing a similar run on the emergency preparedness products in our online store. How much would you be willing […]
Could A Tsunami Flatten PDX?
So I might have a little crush on Willamette Week’s Dr. Know. Sure, according to the illustration he might be a little rough around the edges…but he’s super smart and […]
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 […]
Friday Final Cut
It’s Friday, and I once again find myself with a plethora of stories. So here’s your final cut…everything that I want to share, but don’t have time to blog. Enjoy! […]
Your Impact. The World’s Story.
I’ve never given CPR in an emergency. I’ve never been on the scene at a disaster. And I’ve never held someone’s hand after their house had burned down. Still, I […]
When Disaster Strikes, What’s Really Important?
Which possessions would you take if you only had 15 minutes? This question comes to you from Kari Henley, an author over at The Huffington Post, and comes in the […]