DISASTER SERVICES

     Join US!      It's the hardest work you'll never get paid to do.  Being a Red Cross Disaster Volunteer is exciting, interesting, exhausting and fun.  Members of Disaster Services can volunteer at the local level on either the Disaster Action Team (DAT) or for only the largest local disasters - or both.  We'll provide the training - you provide your time and expertise.  Our DAT is our first line of response to single-family disasters, day or night.  If the disaster requires a larger response, the DAT contacts the chapter for additional resources and the entire team jumps into action.  We help people meet their emergency needs of food, clothing, and a place to stay.  We also assist with the physical and mental health needs of disaster clients.

       Join US!     If you really like helping people that are suffering under the worst of conditions, consider joining the national disaster response team - the Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) System.  Volunteers just like you make themselves available for assignment to large national disaster relief operations for three week assignments.  Some critical skills can opt for two week assignments.  You will participate in hurricane, tornado, earthquake, flood, or other large operations, joining other members from across the country in an effort to help hundreds or thousands of people.

Eighteen of our most dedicated and active volunteers accepted assignments to the Hurricane Katrina/Rita Relief Operation.  Some went back for a second tour.  more...   Nov 28, 2005 - Fire Department Controlled-Burn Exercise.  more...

    In 2004, our DAT responded to the scene of a downed plane search and rescue operation.  More resources were needed.  So canteen supplies were prepared and additional volunteers were notified.  Everyone responded to the scene and helped feed and care for the rescue workers as they performed their duties.

 Join US!   If helping during a disaster sounds interesting to you, contact us.    You can get started right away by taking the Introduction to Disaster Services training course online.  After taking the Intro course, you will have a better idea of the type of volunteer work you want to do and the training course required to perform that function.  Give us a call, or contact us for more information on our training opportunities and schedule.  885-9121 (x224) or email Disaster Services.