Tag: wildfire
Amid the Aftermath of Devastation, Blue River is Rising
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Photos by Liz Miller / Red Cross Cascades Region The rustic riverside town of Blue River, Oregon is a special community. Like so many communities […]
When it Comes to Wildfires, ‘Ain’t Nothing Sacred’
Story and photos by Lynette Nyman / Red Cross Cascades Region Michael Chauran is a man of story. But when asked if he’ll write about his experience with the recent Oregon wildfires […]
Red Cross Volunteers from Ohio, Deliver a Warm Meal to those Returning to their Homes in Oregon
Story and photos by Lynette Nyman / Red Cross Cascades Region In the two weeks since the start of Oregon’s wildfire disaster, the American Red Cross has provided tens of […]
For Oregon Evacuees, the Smile Behind the Mask is Magic
Story and Photos by Axl David / Red Cross Cascades Region Amid the smoky air surrounding the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Oregon, volunteer Michael Watkins seemed unfazed. For nearly a week, […]
When Oregon Wildfires Devastated My State, Six Words Changed Me Forever
Story and photos by Tami Aalto / Red Cross Cascades Region I am a disaster relief worker. Those are six words I never thought I would say. I have worked with […]
New Volunteers Help Red Cross Build Wildfire Cleanup Kits, for Those Impacted by Wildfires
Story and photos by Lynette Nyman / Red Cross Cascades Region After damaging and historic wildfires swept through Oregon, starting on Labor Day 2020, many friends and neighbors of those […]
One Week Since the Start of the Historic Oregon Wildfires
Story by Lynette Nyman / Photos by Axl David / Red Cross Cascades When the call came to evacuate her home in Mollala, Oregon, Kathie Tapia grabbed her pills, pets, and wallet. “How do […]
Red Cross Aids Hundreds of Oregonians Forced to Flee Wildfires
Story by Patricia Griffiths / Red Cross Cascades “I’m standing in smoky ash-filled air in Salem now, and it’s difficult to breathe even with a mask,” said Chad Carter, Red […]
How to Get Ready for Wildfire Season During Coronavirus Pandemic
Story by Cynthia Shaw/American Red Cross Disasters won’t stop during the coronavirus outbreak. It is predicted that this year’s wildfire season is going to be more difficult than last due […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Through Humor and Compassion, Volunteer Linda Morris Finds her Calling with the Red Cross
Story by Julia Green/Red Cross Cascades Region Standing in their living room in Oregon, Linda Morris and her husband watched as Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in October of 2017. […]