Recruits and trains volunteers for surge capacity during a public health emergency. Provides specialized services to the community during and after natural disasters, epidemics, accidents (fires, chemical spills, broken water or sewer structures), and potential bio-terror attacks. Participates in disaster preparedness exercises and simulated emergencies to evaluate and better coordinate local emergency response.

Recruits and trains volunteers for surge capacity during a public health emergency. Provides specialized services to the community during and after natural disasters, epidemics, accidents (fires, chemical spills, broken water or sewer structures), and potential bio-terror attacks. Participates in disaster preparedness exercises and simulated emergencies to evaluate and better coordinate local emergency response.