Introduction to
Disaster Services:
This course is a pre-requisite to all other disaster training and
can be completed as a self-study.
Participants receive
information about disasters, the community response, and the role of Red
Cross Disaster Services. (Available on-line at
www.redcross.org/disaster.)
Mass Care Overview
(3 hours)
Description: This course focuses on the activities of Mass Care.
Opportunities and career paths available to you through your local Red
Cross chapter will be discussed. At the end of this course you should
have a good idea of what Mass Care activities you would like to be
involved in.
| Monday, June 16 |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Spartanburg Location |
Monday,
July 14 |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Spartanburg Location |
| Monday, August 18 |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Spartanburg Location |
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Please sign up today by calling 864-583-8000 or
lburns@piedmontarc.org. |
Monthly Meeting Disaster Committee:
The Piedmont Chapter's Disaster Committee meets the second Tuesday of
every month from 5:30-630 pm at the Spartanburg County Office.
Disaster planning and exercises help to prepare the Chapter in the event
of a local disaster. The Disaster Committee needs individuals from
Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties who are willing to invest
their time and talents preparing to help those in need.
| Tuesday June 10 |
5:30 - 6:30 PM |
Spartanburg
Location |
| Tuesday, July 8 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg
Location |
| Tuesday, August 12 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg Location |
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For additional information please call 864-583-8000 or
lburns@piedmontarc.org. |
Shelter
Operations:
(3 1/2 hours)
Description: When large groups of people are temporarily displaced
from their homes, the American Red Cross responds by opening and
operating shelters. This course prepares Red Cross and other
agencies’ staff to effectively and sensitively manage shelter
operations as a team, to meet the needs of people displaced as a
result of a disaster.
| Monday, June 30 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg
Location |
| Thursday, July 24 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg
Location |
| Thursday, August 21 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg
Location |
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Please sign up today by calling 864-583-8000 or
lburns@piedmontarc.org. |
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Disaster Assistance Team (DAT) Member:
(4 hours)
Description: Provides training and
information for participants to become “On-the-scene responders”
to provide relief assistance to individuals and families affected by
a disaster, i.e. single/multi family house fire. Train to be a DAT member and take call on a rotating
basis for your local community.
| Thursday, June 19 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg
Location |
| Thursday, June 24 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg
Location |
| Tuesday, July 29 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg Location |
| Thursday, August 14 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg Location |
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Please sign up today by calling 864-583-8000 or
lburns@piedmontarc.org. |
Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance:
(8 hours Attendance both days is required)
Description: Trains Red Cross workers to conduct effective
client interviews and provide appropriate assistance to help meet a
client’s immediate disaster-caused or disaster-aggravated needs.
| Monday, July 7 & Thursday, July 10 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg
Location |
| Tuesday, August 5 & Thursday, August 7 |
5:30 - 9:30 PM |
Spartanburg
Location |
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Please sign up today by calling 864-583-8000 or
lburns@piedmontarc.org. |
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| Disaster Training is offered
free of charge to individuals and groups interested in training to
be part of the Red Cross in times of disaster. Other
Disaster Training: (call for information to register)
On-line Self-study:
- Introduction to Disaster
- Staff Services
- Workforce Planning
- Managing Spontaneous Volunteers
- Client Assistance Cards-Caseworkers
- CAF Financial Management Workers
Self-study Courses:
- Introduction to Disaster (Available on-line at
www.redcross.org)
- Community Services: An Overview
- EOC/IC Liaison
On-line Segment required prior to
classroom segment:
- Serving People with Disabilities
- Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment
Self-Study Segment required prior to
classroom segment:
Training classes can be scheduled for groups and organizations by
contacting Disaster Services at 864-583-8000.
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