RedCrossNW community, Volunteers

Seattle Red Cross office has purrfect volunteer

By MARK WALKER He might be the purrrrfect volunteer. He showed up on his own, he’s decidedly self-directed and he comes back day- after-day. And sure, there may be disasters and blood drives and the like to manage, but nobody starts work at the American Red Cross Northwest regional headquarters without getting by Otto first. … Continue reading Seattle Red Cross office has purrfect volunteer

RedCrossNW community, Disaster Services, Preparedness, Volunteers

Red Cross positioning for the future as services, needs grow

By Mark Walker Photos by Don Zanon As demand for services grows, the American Red Cross is studying how to best serve millions of people residing throughout the Northwest. The effort includes best practices for managing disaster and emergency services, and where supplies, offices and other facilities are located. “We’re re-examining the way we stockpile … Continue reading Red Cross positioning for the future as services, needs grow

RedCrossNW AmeriCorps, community, Disaster Services, Preparedness, Young Professionals

How Cody Campbell Manages the Red Cross Response in 7 WA Counties

By Gordon Williams When his phone rings in the middle of the night, Cody Campbell of Kennewick, WA can be pretty sure before he answers the call that a wildfire is burning somewhere not far off. Cody is Disaster Program Manager for the Central and Southeastern Washington Chapter of the American Red Cross, based in … Continue reading How Cody Campbell Manages the Red Cross Response in 7 WA Counties

RedCrossNW community, Disaster Services, Preparedness, Volunteers

Why Rick Isaacson Volunteers and Volunteers and Volunteers

EDITORS NOTE: February 1, 2019This week we learned of the unexpected passing of board member and disaster volunteer Rick Isaacson in Wenatchee. Rick was a truly passionate Red Crosser. He believed wholeheartedly in our mission and worked tirelessly to support every member of our team. He was an entertaining emcee at volunteer appreciation events, the … Continue reading Why Rick Isaacson Volunteers and Volunteers and Volunteers

RedCrossNW community, Disaster Services, Health and Safety Services, Volunteers

Why Dawnmarie Cooper Volunteers

By Dale Steinke Dawnmarie Cooper has always enjoyed helping people through volunteering. Joining the Red Cross has become yet another way for her to support the South Seattle community she has lived in for 30 years. Last fall, shortly after she retired from a career as a Washington State employee, she started taking a wide … Continue reading Why Dawnmarie Cooper Volunteers

RedCrossNW community, Disaster Services, Preparedness

Prepare for More and More Widespread Wildfires

By Gordon Williams Edited by Nancy Waddell Hilary Franz, Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, sees the outlook for wildfires in the state changing — and not in a good way. “The wildfire season in Washington is starting earlier in the year and going longer,” says Franz, who heads the Department of Natural Resources. And while … Continue reading Prepare for More and More Widespread Wildfires