Duck, cover and be prepared: September is National Preparedness Month

From a climate perspective, Oregon is a potential haven. Some have speculated that as climate impacts become more pronounced, Oregon will be home to a growing number of "climate refugees" because of how amenable our climate is a warming world, compared to other parts of the globe. The realities of climate change are just one of many great reasons to live in Oregon. But if you're like many other Oregonians, you read the New Yorker article about "the really big one" and may now be asking if Oregon is really the bees knees after all. But here's the simple truth: there are advantages and disadvantages to any place. The best thing to do is know the risks ...