Whether you needed your interview yesterday or for tomorrow, an Oregon Trail Chapter media relations representative is available 24 hours a day to respond to inquiries from members of the media about our services and programs.
Oregon Trail Chapter Media Relations Contact:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
James Roddey
Communications Director
Desk: 503-528-5629
Cell: 503-867-4699
roddeyj@oregonredcross.org
Evenings and Weekends
If you are a member of the media seeking information after business hours or on weekends/holidays, please call 503-683-2384 to reach the on-call Public Affairs Immediate Response (PAIR) volunteer.
Red Cross experts are available for interviews about:
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Child Safety and Babysitting
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CPR/First-Aid—for children, adults and pets
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Disaster Mental Health Services
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Disaster Preparedness
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Disaster Response—local, national and international
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Fire Safety
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Fundraising
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International Humanitarian Law
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Pandemic Flu
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Senior Care
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Military Services
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Volunteerism
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Water Safety
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Weather Safety Tips
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Youth Programs
Some of these topics have related Red Cross classes. As a member of the media, we can provide access to the classes for your story.
For blood services inquiries:
Please contact Daphne Mathew, Communications Manager, at 503-528-5731 (desk) or 503-784-3679 (cell).
For national media inquiries:
Please visit the American Red Cross press room.