Budget Friendly Emergency Preparedness: Simple Steps To Stay Safe
In a world full of uncertainties, being prepared for emergencies is crucial. However, many people think getting ready for potential emergencies requires a lot of...
Tips For Extreme Weather Prep
As one season gives way to another, fluctuating temperatures can lead to extreme weather that puts your personal safety and property at risk. Working ahead...
Tips to Help Your Home Survive a Wildfire
Every year, devastating wildfires burn across the United States. At the same time, a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. While...
Exploring Along the Oregon Coast This Spring Break? Tsunami Awareness Week is March 24 to 30: Be Prepared!
Exploring the Oregon coast this spring break? Take time to plan for an earthquake and tsunami before your adventure. March marks the anniversaries...
Planning for Power During National Preparedness Month
Severe weather events in the United States are increasing in frequency and impact, according to a report from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Education. As extreme weather...
September is National Preparedness Month: Reminding Oregonians to be Informed and Prepared for Emergencies and Disasters
Oregonians are experiencing more frequent wildfires, floods, heat domes, high winds, and ice and snowstorms on an annual basis. These events, fueled by climate change...
Prepare for Worsening Extreme Weather During National Preparedness Month
— During National Preparedness Month in September, the Red Cross urges everyone to prepare for worsening extreme weather affecting the Cascades Region, which saw an...
Be Emergency Ready During Wildfire Season
As most of us in the Pacific Northwest are well aware, wildfire season can have a devastating effect on families, businesses and communities. That’s why...
How to Prepare When Weather Gets Extreme
Mother Nature has an interesting way of reminding homeowners who’s in charge. Recent reports indicate that the impact and frequency of storm-related damage to homes...
National Preparedness Month: Red Cross Urges Everyone to Get Ready Now for Emergencies
People everywhere are feeling the impacts of climate change with more frequent and intense weather events threatening our communities. September is National Preparedness Month and...