A decade ago, the Pacific Northwest’s power problems were seasonal: a windstorm knocks down some lines, the crews come out, the lights come back in a day or two. That’s still true. But three newer pressures have stacked on top of it — summer heat waves straining a grid that was built for mild weather,
Most households have a first aid kit somewhere. A red plastic box or a white zipper pouch — the kind you bought at the drugstore years ago and haven’t thought about since. That kit is a starting point. But it was designed for everyday injuries: a cut, a blister, a minor burn. It wasn’t built
Twice a year, most of us go through the familiar ritual of changing the clocks — springing forward in March, falling back in November. It’s a minor inconvenience we’ve all learned to just deal with. Emergency professionals have long recommended pairing this clock change with a smoke detector battery check. It’s a simple memory hook:
Your phone is a remarkable emergency tool — right up until it isn’t. Cell towers go down. Batteries die. Networks get overwhelmed when every person in an affected area tries to reach someone at the same moment. In a serious weather event or regional disaster, the very moment you need information most is often the
Welcome to Cascadia Ready Radio — a podcast for anyone who wants to be prepared, confident, and ready to help their neighbors. This introductory episode covers what this show is about, why it exists, and what you can expect from the episodes ahead. For more about the show and my background, visit the About page.
