Douglas County Red Cross Disaster Services Disaster Services volunteers respond to disasters large and small. Anytime people are displaced from their homes, Red Cross is there to provide assistance. When mass evacuations are required by large fires, floods or earthquakes, shelters are established to house and feed displaced families. When a family's house burns, They are given food, clothing, and temporary housing assistance. Volunteer disaster workers train and practice to perfect their shelter management skills.
Some people volunteer for national and state disasters.
They also respond to single family fires with immediate assistance. To apply to join this team, email or call the Douglas County Chapter. The American Red Cross is volunteer based. We teach volunteers, like you, how to assist neighbors and community during disasters such as fires, floods, landslides, and earthquakes. Our Disaster Relief classes are taught by qualified Red Cross volunteer instructors who have many years of experience in Disaster Relief.