Tag: preparedness
All Aboard The SS Huckleberry!
We’ve often said that the same principles that would help you survive after a disaster would keep you safe in case of zombie (or alien!) attack. So it stands to […]
Cute Dog Photos!!! (…And Pet Preparedness)
Would you know what to do with your pet in a disaster? In an emergency, the most important thing you can do for your pets is to evacuate with them. […]
Who Knew? Earthquake Preparedness
We’ve posted the Who Knew? videos before…mainly because they’re AWESOME, but also because they’re often relevant to our work. This time, earthquakes and preparedness get the creative treatment, making this […]
Together We Prepare
It’s Friday and you’re probably counting down the hours until you get to run home for the weekend. Before you do, think about committing one hour a month to service. […]
Pee And Poo And You
Ah, fall. A time of corn mazes and costumes. Candy corn and cider. And, with all due alliteration… The Citizen Corps Conference! The conference is set for November 2-6 at […]
We’re All Right
“In August, 2009, Portland resident Kate Raphael moved with her husband and three children to Santiago, Chile, for one year. They were seeking adventure and the experience of living abroad. […]
James Roddey (+ Daughter) Makes A Video
Our friend James Roddey (aka The Prophet of Doom) stopped by this morning to say hi. Just hi, mind you, no imminent death and destruction foretold. He also tipped me […]
#Just1Thing You’ve Done!
Whether or not you won our #just1thing contest (and we haven’t picked all the winners yet…hang in there!), I thought you’d like to know what your friends, neighbors and fellow […]
FINAL CONTEST: #just1thing For Your Pets
Sure, we’ve talked about preparing kids and families, but for many Portlanders, there’s one VIP that we might have missed. So, for this final week of Preparedness Month, we’re turning […]
CONTEST: #just1thing For The Workplace
After last week’s focus on families, we’re turning our attention to the office for our second annual #just1thing contest. WEEK THREE: PREPAREDNESS FOR THE WORKPLACE If you send us a […]