VOL: Volunteer Preparedness

Getting Prepared to be a Volunteer at a Disaster

The Midwest Consortium (MWC) developed this introduction to health and safety considerations for volunteers who will be traveling to a disaster to assist the local community in clean-up. Also available in Spanish.

When completed, participants will be better able to:

• Identify what you need to know before you depart
• Recognize factors to consider in packing
• Recognize possible hazards
• Identify resources to minimize exposure to hazards

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COURSE MATERIALS

• Facilitators Manual
• Participant Manual
• Cover Sheet
• Registration Form
• Evaluation Form