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on Man's Best Early Warning System?
So you haven't heard about the new elephant alert system installed along Oregon's coast?
http://www.oregoncoasttoday.com/elephantalertsystem.html
James Roddey revealed all the details on an April 1, 2010 radio broadcast. The story is well worth reading. :-)
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One question that came up on the show was about coastal preparedness and supplies.
The American Red Cross has been hard at work pre-positioning disaster supply trailers in vulnerable communities, just in case resources from major cities aren't immediately available.
Just last spring, seven trailers were placed in Woodburn, Stayton, Silverton, Cave Junction, Sunny Valley, northern Klamath County and Harney County. For more information, see here:
http://www.oregonredcross.org/detalle_noticias.asp?id=3101&SN=200&OP=2855&IDCapitulo=663b0id44v
Also, for neighborhood groups, schools, etc... that are interested in free disaster preparedness training, we can help. Give us a call any time at 503-284-1234.
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Actually the "Triangle of Life" theory is not recommended.
You can learn more about the American Red Cross response to this technique here:
http://www.bpaonline.org/Emergencyprep/arc-on-doug-copp.html
(Note: We recommend "drop, cover and hold on")
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Pat's advice is right on. Other suggestions:
If you're interested in learning more about "drop, cover and hold on," I'd suggest checking out this website: http://dropcoverholdon.org/
For all your other questions (what to put in a kit, what to do in an earthquake), a great place to get started is with this free interactive class at www.oregonredcross.org/beredcrossready.
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If you're looking for a sample emergency contact card that can be easily printed and stored, we've got one right here:
http://www.oregonredcross.org/pdf/Emerg_contact.pdf
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Recent earthquakes around the world should definitely have Oregonians questioning whether they're prepared for the "Big One." If not, now -- when the earth's not shaking -- is a great time to get ready.
The basic steps are easy; get a kit, make a plan and be informed. There's a free interactive tutorial explaining how to do just that at www.oregonredcross.org/beredcrossready.
We've also got a ton of earthquake preparedness tips available at www.oregonredcross.org/earthquakes. Tsunami tips are at www.oregonredcross.org/tsunamis.
Making preparedness relevant, interesting and maybe even FUN for Oregonians is something that the Red Cross is working hard to achieve. We've coined the term "prepare-aphernalia" (quirky products for your disaster kit), host a bi-weekly preparedness podcast (www.readyradio.org) and do our best to give helpful and entertaining preparedness tips on our blog (www.oregonredcross.org/blog) and Twitter (@RedCrossPDX).
As we like to say, we're putting the rad in readiness...in hopes that Oregonians of all ages will be prepared for anything -- the "Big One" included.
Lise Harwin, Communications Director
American Red Cross -- Oregon Trail Chapter
503-969-7474
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Oregonian Jordan Wiley was in Haiti for four months prior to the earthquake, working with Doctors Without Borders. He returned home last Saturday night.
Because he's also a Red Cross volunteer, Jordan came to our staff meeting to talk about his experience. You can see his story and photos here:
http://redcrosspdx.blogspot.com/2010/02/on-ground-in-haiti-jordan-shares-his.html
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