EMERGENCY & DISASTER VOLUNTEER UPDATE June 18, 2021
VOLUNTEER TRAININGS:
Disaster Volunteer Training Series
A monthly training series sponsored through a partnership with Flagler County Emergency Management and conducted by Flagler Volunteer Services in partnership with local organizations to engage and educate local volunteers that wish to serve during times of emergencies or disasters.
Training Sessions – subject to change!
Hurricane Preparedness Workshop
June 24, 2021/6:00 p.m. at the Flagler County EOC
Join us for this workshop to help make sure that you are prepared during the 2021 Hurricane Season! You will hear about what to expect during this year’s Hurricane Season, how to ensure that you and your family are prepared for any storms that come our way and about the volunteer opportunities we expect to be available if our county is impacted.
Register at:
https://www.needsconnector.
Future Trainings:
Call Center – July 15, 2021
Radio Communications during Emergencies – August 19, 2021
Disaster Psychological First Aid – September 16, 2021
Registration for training will open two weeks prior to the event.
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FALL CERT CLASS
SEPTEMBER 27th – OCTOBER 27th
Class runs from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
Class Schedule:
Monday, September 27—Disaster Preparedness
Wednesday, September 29 — CERT Organization
Monday, October 4 —Disaster Medical Operations—Part 1
Wednesday, October 6—Disaster Medical Operations—Part 2
Monday, October 11 —Disaster Psychology
Wednesday, October 13 — Fire Safety & Utility Controls
Monday, October 18 — Light Search & Rescue Operations
Wednesday, October 20—CERT & Terrorism
Monday, October 25— Course Review, Final Exam & Simulation Brief
Wednesday, October 27—Disaster Simulation and Graduation
Attendance is necessary at ALL sessions to receive certification.
(If unable to attend a session, it can be made up in our summer class. You will then receive your certificate upon completion)
Upon completion of the classes, volunteers will receive a free T-shirt!
