By Gordon Williams The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group does highly-respected research into every aspect of how the climate affects the Pacific Northwest. The goal of that research is to stimulate smart decision-making by those who must deal with the consequences of climate change. Given the pernicious effects of global warming on the regional … Continue reading Add Rising Ocean Levels to the List of Climate-Related Risks
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
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
What You Can Do to Prevent Wildfires
By Gordon Williams One Sunday in late June, a man lit a fire to burn some debris near Yakima WA. The man — not publicly identified — knew the dangers of setting an open fire in wildfire season, so he checked several times to make sure the fire had been extinguished. Even so, according to … Continue reading What You Can Do to Prevent Wildfires
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
We love our Red Cross HAMS
Patty and Ken and Ellen are part of a growing contingent of the Island County Amateur Radio Club members on South Whidbey. They also happen to be Red Cross volunteers. On Saturday, June 23, they joined Amateur Radio operators from throughout Island County for a national Field Day event from South Whidbey Community Park. Field Day is the year’s single largest, … Continue reading We love our Red Cross HAMS
Red Cross Corps Positions Now Open
Become a part of the Red Cross mission! Apply today! Do you want to make a difference in your community? Join Red Cross Corps! The American Red Cross Northwest Region is seeking two highly energized and passionate individuals to serve as full-time Red Cross Corps members in Seattle from September 17, 2018 – August 15, … Continue reading Red Cross Corps Positions Now Open
Why I Volunteer: Karene Gibbs
I knew all about the Red Cross and what it stood for, long before arriving in the United States. I believe the Red Cross is one of the best volunteer groups to be part of. I love giving back to my community and helping others in need. It makes me feel happy inside to know … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Karene Gibbs
Why Tanya Gardiner Volunteers
I'm currently in the Navy and had been looking for a volunteer opportunity where my training could move with me, and the Red Cross was first and foremost on my mind. I am stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) and am a part of the intelligence team that teaches other intelligence teams how to … Continue reading Why Tanya Gardiner Volunteers
Make the most of Volcano Preparedness Month
By Gordon Williams It is mildly interesting to know that May is National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month and Older Americans Month. But if you live in Washington state, you should definitely know that May is Volcano Preparedness Month — officially proclaimed so by Washington Governor Jay Inslee. To understand what is behind that proclamation, … Continue reading Make the most of Volcano Preparedness Month
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