Tag: Tigard CERT
Emergency Preparedness – National Preparedness Month
Since 2003, September is celebrated as National Preparedness Month. This September, it’s more important than ever to be prepared as disasters increase in size...
Emergency Preparedness: Wildfires
While much of Tigard is a suburban or urban environment, we do have areas that are heavily forested. These areas may be susceptible to...
Emergency Preparedness: National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any...
Emergency Preparedness: Red Cross Earthquake App
This article is part 3 in a series of 3. Part 1, Part 2.
This article is our final review of Red Cross Emergency apps...
Emergency Preparedness: Red Cross First Aid App
This article is part 2 in a series of 3. Part 1, Part 3.
Continuing from last month’s article about the Red Cross First Aid...
Emergency Preparedness: Red Cross First Aid App
This article is part 1 in a series of 3. Part 2, Part 3
In this article I will review one of their apps that...
Emergency Preparedness: Power Outages
Our weather in the Pacific Northwest is part of what makes our lives here special. However, severe weather can also have consequences that are...
Emergency Preparedness: Cybersecurity
Our world is increasingly online: shopping, banking, communications, social media, etc. It’s also true that there are many criminal individuals and organizations that target...
Emergency Preparedness: Fire Prevention
Many Americans are injured or lose their lives in home fires each year. Taking some simple steps ahead of time can help prevent many...
Emergency Preparedness: Kids
It’s important to include your children in plans for emergency preparedness. This article has suggestions to help make those preparations fun for them so...
