Tag: winter storm
We’re Watching The Weather…Are You?
Man, are you tired of winter storms yet? I know there are some folks around here that surely are… Nonetheless, we’ve been gearing up for more — this time with […]
Bad Weather’s A Comin’…
Have you been watching the weather forecast for the next few days? We have and here’s a snapshot of what we’re seeing… On Thursday morning, a warm front moves in, […]
“You Saved Lives, Folks.”
Before we take a break from the Emergency Warming Centers, I wanted to share with you two articles that appeared in last week’s Oregonian. First, Doug Bates and The O’s […]
Shelters and Centers and Partners…Oh My!
With all the talk about Emergency Warming Centers over the past two weeks, you probably are thinking that we haven’t been up to much else. But you’d be so wrong! […]
Prepare Now, Not Later
Earlier today, our preparedness guru Linda Swift did an interview with KOIN. With ice and snow (anywhere from 6-10″) expected this weekend, they wanted to know what Oregonians should be […]
How Busy Are We?
If you’ve been wondering about the lack of new content on the blog, it’s because we’ve been busy. Really busy. Just how busy are we? Well, here’s a note from […]
Narrow window to boost blood and platelet collection
American Red Cross has a small window of opportunity to bolster the blood and platelet supply. While some roads remain manageable, Red Cross is asking donors to give blood while […]
Braving The Snow And Ice
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean the number of housefires goes down. In fact, with wood-burning fireplaces, festive candles and flammable holiday decorations, winter is actually our busiest season. […]
What’s With The Weather Around Here?
Right now, there is sunshine streaming in my window. There was also just a downpour and high winds a few minutes ago. That’s Portland, folks. Land of the very weird […]
To Snow – or – Not to Snow
Blood Services is a little nervous about the projected cold snap that’s expected to arrive this weekend. Just one day of funky weather can create a deficit in our collections. […]