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1/19/2012 - Oregon Red Cross is responding to flooding, fires across Oregon
Oregon Red Cross is responding to flooding, fires across Oregon
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1/19/2012 - Oregon Red Cross opening shelters in several locations
Oregon Red Cross opening shelters in several locations
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1/12/2012 - Portland Apartment Fire Displaces Families
Oregon Red Cross Disaster Action volunteers are responding to an apartment fire on NE San Rafael. Two units were involved in the fire, however the Red Cross is also providing mass care to assist others living at the complex, due to what could be a prolonged power outage.
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1/11/2012 - Donations to American Red Cross Helping Haiti Recover and Rebuild at Two-Year Anniversary of Earthquake

Two years after the Haiti earthquake, the American Red Cross is helping people rebuild their homes and their lives, and continues to improve communities with health, water and sanitation projects.
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1/6/2012 - Fire Hurts: Oregon Red Cross Helps
On Thursday, January 05, 2012 and Friday, January 06, 2012, volunteers from the Oregon Red Cross provided assistance to families displaced by house fires around the Portland metro area.
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1/5/2012 - The Stormtroopers vs. Klingons drive was OUT OF THIS WORLD!
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1/4/2012 - Make Being Prepared One Of Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year when many people look forward to the New Year, a fresh start and what they would like to change to make their lives better. Many resolve to lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier. The Oregon Red Cross asks that everyone resolve to make 2012 the year they get prepared, to be “Red Cross Ready” when emergencies happen.
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11/29/2011 - Astoria Free Disaster Prep Class
The Red Cross will be holding a free Disaster Prep Class on December 14th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at our Astoria office:  1054 Exchange Street.  Please contact Hanna at (503) 528-5730 for additional information.
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11/22/2011 - Emergency Warming Center 2011-12
For the fifth year, the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross is prepared to open an emergency warming center for Portland's homeless community if severe weather strikes.
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11/14/2011 - Cute Like Feral Cats!
OK hipsters, you've been giving generously to the many great organizations in the Give!Guide, but as of Sunday, birds, feral cats, trees, the circus and busses are way ahead of the Oregon Red Cross for donations. I know we're not a cuddly as busses, but we are cute like feral cats...
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11/14/2011 - A talk on how to browbeat your friends
A free disaster preparedness workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 19 in Northeast Portland. The event will be held at the Portland Community College Workforce Training Center, at 5600 N.E. 42nd Ave.
The event, which is sponsored by the Emergency Management Agencies of Gresham, Portland and Multnomah County, is also made possible by grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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11/14/2011 - The Give!Guide way of Zen and Hipness
The Oregon Red Cross is participating in the Willamette Week Give!Guide for the very first time this year. This is a big deal for us because the Give!Guide raised an amazing $1.16 million for local organizations last year. Way to go Portland Hipsters! It also means we’re being recognized for our coolness factor as we now qualify to rub elbows with said Hipsters… You’ll find the Give!Guide tucked inside the latest issue of Willamette Week.
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10/21/2011 - The Oregon Red Cross in Clatsop County
Our executive leadership team wanted to make sure you were aware of our continued presence in north coast communities we’ve served over the past several decades. Though our mission and commitment remain true, our recent transitions mean you have new contacts at the Oregon Red Cross for our services.
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9/27/2011 - Red Cross Offers Monthly Preparedness Classes
On the fourth Tuesday of every month, the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a free preparedness class, followed by a $10 hands-only "Citizen CPR" class. Classes will take place at the Oregon Trail Chapter, 3131 N. Vancouver Ave. (Portland) .
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6/22/2011 - Red Cross Hosts Student Art Exhibit Influenced By Japan Earthquake
In collaboration with junior and senior art students from Lake Oswego High School, the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross has assembled "The Art of Disaster: Views on the Japanese Earthquakes," an exhibit of 27 mixed media pieces that depict a variety of perspectives on the March 2011 Japan earthquake.
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6/13/2011 - Red Cross, SEI Partner To Get Kids Prepared
For the fourth summer, hundreds of Portland students will learn life-saving skills, thanks to a collaboration between the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross and Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI).
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5/17/2011 - Red Cross Offers Combined Disaster Preparedness, Hands-Only CPR Class
Red Cross Offers Combined Disaster Preparedness, Hands-Only CPR Class
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4/22/2011 - Red Cross Offers Free Monthly Preparedness Classes
To address questions, the American Red Cross is hosting free monthly preparedness classes where Oregonians can learn how to get ready for unforeseen disasters. Classes will take place at the Oregon Trail Chapter, 3131 N. Vancouver Ave. (Portland) on the last Wednesday of every month.
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4/8/2011 - Six Oregon Elementary Students Honored For Posters Educating About Earthquake Preparedness
Six Oregon elementary school students and their teachers were recognized today for their winning entries in the first annual, "Don't be a Square, Draw and Prepare," Earthquake Preparedness Poster Contest, sponsored by the Oregon Red Cross and Oregon Health Authority -- Public Health Emergency Preparedness. The contest was scheduled to coincide with National Earthquake Preparedness Month and Oregon Public Health Week.
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4/4/2011 - Free Family Preparedness Event Comes to Boardman
The American Red Cross - Oregon Trail Chapter will host a free family preparedness event where Oregonians can learn how to get ready for unforeseen disasters. The event will take place on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatane Street, and includes complimentary lunch and childcare.
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