Volunteer reception center training Nov. 14

🆘 Want to help your community during a disaster? Join the Volunteer Reception Center Training Workshop hosted by Disaster Ready Quad Cities! This hands-on training equips you with the tools and skills to manage spontaneous volunteers and set up a Volunteer Reception Center when it matters most.
👥 Work as a team through a simulated exercise
📍 Open to individuals across the Quad Cities Region
📅 RSVP to Russell Medley [email protected] by November 10
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Scott County Disaster proclamation - grant assistance and case management services are available

Being ready for a disaster is the best way you can help. And when a disaster happens, you'll be prepared to quickly step up and support organized efforts.

businesses and organizations

​1. Create an emergency response plan

2. Conduct a risk assessment to identify potential emergency scenarios

3. Offer CPR or first aid training to employees or members

4. Conduct drills for sheltering in place or evacuating

5. Meet with your insurance provider to assess coverage before disaster strikes

6. Schedule an audit of your facility to evaluate disaster readiness

7. Support the volunteer schedule of your employees or members

8. Hold a drive for blood, goods or cash to support recovery efforts

9. Have an alternate location to conduct business or a plan to scale back operations if needed

10. Become a Disaster Ready Quad Cities member

individuals
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1. Become a trained volunteer and resist the urge to show up spontaneously to help

2. Avoid a disaster area while recovery efforts are underway

3. Listen to warnings and follow signs that alert to dangers

4. Donate to reputable organizations to avoid scams

5. Create an emergency response plan for your family

6. Practice your emergency plan with your family

7. Meet with your insurance provider to assess coverage before disaster strikes

8. Get trained in CPR or first aid

9. Give blood

10. Lend a hand by getting involved with a recovery organization active with Disaster Ready Quad Cities

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