Disasters do not make appointments, so the American Red Cross always needs trained volunteers who are able to assist when a disaster strikes. Teams are trained and prepared to respond in the event of fires, flooding, tornadoes, and other types of disasters.
Training is FREE and held at all three locations as well as at other chapters in the area.
Disaster Mental Health workers are needed to provide emotional support to the victims of a disaster as well as to the paid and volunteer staff assisting in a disaster. Disaster Health workers are needed to provide physical health support when a disaster strikes. Before Red Cross responds to a disaster, a lot of preparedness takes place. Opportunities are available to survey shelter sites, obtain agreements with merchants and maintain preparedness resources. Disaster Dispatchers are needed to assist from their homes when our office is not open.