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Volunteer Training For Disaster Assistance | American Red Cross - Central Ohio Chapter

181 N Bridge St., Chillicothe, OH 45601

Ages 18 and older.
Schedule varies.
(800) 733-2767

Voice - voice | 1-800-RED-CROSS

(740) 772-2014

Voice - voice | Red Cross of Ross County

To volunteer or register for emergency preparedness and response training, check website redcross.org and click on "Volunteer."

Free.

Highland County, Ohio
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Fayette County, Ohio
Pickaway County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio
Ross County, Ohio
Clinton County, Ohio

Description

Provides training for people who want to volunteer to assist disaster victims. Topics covered include introduction to disaster, standard first aid, introduction to mass care, and shelter operations. Once training is complete, participants become part of the Disaster Action Team (DAT) which is generally mobilized for local and domestic disasters, but not generally for international disasters.

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Providing organization

American Red Cross - Central Ohio Chapter

Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. Provides emergency assistance to military service personnel and their families. Provides education in CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and Water Safety programs.