Get “Ready To Rumble.”
    Red Cross is making earthquake preparedness fun.
    In January, there was an earthquake in Haiti. In February, an earthquake in Chile. In March, a swarms of quakes in Southern California. And as the temblors get closer to home, Oregonians might be wondering, “Just when will an earthquake strike our state — and will I be ready?”

Scientists believe it is just a matter of time before “the big one” hits Oregon. There have been about 40 documented great earthquakes along the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

As April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, the Oregon Trail Chapter is holding a contest to encourage Oregonians to be ready for anything.

The American Red Cross recommends that Oregonians have a family disaster plan to ensure that all family members know what to do, where to go and who to call in case of a disaster. Prepare by determining the best escape routes for your home; practice drop, cover and hold in designated safe places; and compile a disaster supply kit with food, water, first aid supplies, flashlight and a radio.

Red Cross encourages Oregonians to get a kit, make a plan and be informed about the natural disasters that can strike our state.

To take a free, interactive preparedness course, visit www.oregonredcross.org/beredcrossready.

 For earthquake preparedness tips, visit www.oregonredcross.org/earthquakes.

In the meantime, there’s the “Ready to Rumble” contest:

To enter, take a photo of your disaster supply kit spread out on the table or floor. Submit the photo one of four ways:

1.Flickr — Post to the Ready to Rumble! photo pool.

2. Twitter — Send to @RedCrossPDX.

3. Facebook — Post to the RedCrossPDX wall.

4. E-mail — Send to harwinl@redcross-pdx.org.

All photos must be submitted by April 30. A winner will be selected at random and will receive a $50 gift certificate to the Oregon Trail Chapter store at www.oregonredcross.org/store. All photos submitted will be displayed at www.oregonredcross.org/ReadyToRumble.