Armed Forces Day occurs annually on the third Saturday of May and celebrates  our nation's brave soldiers. To celebrate, Oregon Red Cross SAF Managers Donna Winker and Linda Jager wrote a blog post about the Oregon Red Cross' Services to Armed Forces program. We would also like to thank Donna and Linda for thei

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Last night the Oregon Trail Chapter put all business aside to celebrate and honor some of our amazing volunteers. During the course of the evening, we ate, mingled and celebrated some major accomplishments from the past year. Volunteer awarded from the local area included: First-Year Volunteer Award 

In Ronald Dahl’s classic book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka hides a Golden Ticket in five chocolate bars which are distributed worldwide. Charlie finds one of these golden tickets and wins passage into Willy Wonka's factory and a lifetime supply of confections. Guess what? We’ve got some Golden

Red Cross Response Specialist Curtis Peetz helped co-host a shelter simulation training March 9 at Talent Elementary School in Jackson County. Read what Curtis has to say about the importance of shelter simulation exercises and what people should know before a shelter opens.

This afternoon an emergency response vehicle (ERV) prototype rolled into the Oregon Trail Chapter's parking lot causing many oohh’s and aahh’s from the staff members who gathered outside for its arrival.

Did you know that approximately 800,000 people have served as AmeriCorps members since 1994

This article is part of Tricia Stone’s “What I Like About You” series of practical advice on preparedness tools.In my last post, I wrote about all the different kinds of flashlights I keep in my preparedness kits and how to safely store their batteries. What if you didn’t need batteries for

Each year during AmeriCorps Week, the Oregon Red Cross recognizes the commitment of AmeriCorps members by highlighting the extraordinary impact these individuals make in our communities. AmeriCorps members have played, and continue to play, a major role in driving the Red Cross mission forward. To highlight their work, we�

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan. It’s estimated that nearly 19,000 people died or went missing due to the disaster and more than 300,000 people were displaced. While the recovery effort is ongoing, it’s been reported that loss of life and prope

“If the whole world catches on fire, at least we know that the satellites are safe.” These are the sorts of things Red Cross volunteers say when they are showing off new technology. Today, several staff members were invited to learn how to set up a high-tech satellite dish. The dish, which fits inside your average

I was trying to find the perfect post to celebrate Red Cross Month, and I can think of nothing more appropriate than the President Barack Obama proclamation, copied in full below. Enjoy, and have a good weekend!

I've read studies that say Fridays are the best day to send e-mails because people are sitting around twiddling their thumbs waiting for the weekend. I also read studies that say that Fridays are the worst days to send messages because who wants to read a blog w

This is the first in a series of blog posts called “What I like about you.”  My name is Tricia Stone, and I have been in the emergency business for a few decades, and would like to offer some insights into preparedness gear.  Let’s not swerve into “how old are you” thoughts, but if you must know, t

The drive was painless. The cabin was exactly what we expected. The dog was well-behaved. The weather was perfect. And the only minor hiccup was getting turned around on a hike. While this would have been stressful in the past, having an arsenal of supplies strapped to my back left little room to panic. Furthermore, having

When I moved to Portland from Indianapolis a year ago, my primary concern about the 2,260- mile drive was whether or not I picked the right audio book. Fortunately, I made it to Portland unscathed. Today, I am going to follow the advice of the Red Cross.

Dear Friends,



The following excerpt was sent to first responders at Clackamas Fire District #1 in Milwaukie, Oregon, by a grateful family member. We are humbled and honored that the Red Cross was included in this letter.



Only six days into the Civil War

November is already almost within arm’s reach and both Oregon football programs remain undefeated. National Title implications will likely be on the line this year if the Ducks and Beavers can win-out the remainder of their schedule, leading up to the always eventful Civil War. The rivalry is one of the