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Disaster Relief Elsewhere in the United States
Trained volunteers from the Calhoun County Chapter are regularly called upon to provide disaster relief services throughout the country. In recent years, they have traveled to many states, including New York, Washington D.C., Indiana, Florida, Texas, Ohio, Mississippi, and Louisiana. These disaster workers provide the full range of relief services to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and other disasters. Meanwhile, here at home, other Red Cross workers help local people communicate with family members who live in the areas affected by these national disasters.
To become a DSHR (disaster services human resources) member, you must meet these guidelines for National Assignments.
- Be an active chapter volunteer
- have a Social Security Number
- Have a High School diploma or equivalent
- Hold a current First Aid and CPR card
- Complete Intro to Disaster and other basic courses
- Sign the Code of Conduct
- Adhere to standards for ID and proper attire
- Be at least 18 (to travel)
- VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
- Provide a signed Health Status Report ( to travel beyond chapter)
- Valid e-mail address / obtain Crossnet access (our intranet)
- Successfully complete a background check
If you are interested in becoming a DSHR volunteer who will work on national disasters, please contact Ronda Giese at 269.962.7528.
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