Disaster Action Team Training

The American Red Cross offers free training to become members of Disaster Action Teams. These teams are first responders at the scene of local disasters. Read more to find out about training requirements and schedules.

This is an opportunity with the Augusta Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Disaster Action Teams (DAT) place trained American Red Cross community volunteers at the scene of local disasters. DAT members provide immediate emergency relief to individuals affected by the disaster, and also emergency workers. At this time, five disaster action teams serve our eleven county area; however, the goal is to have at least one DAT team in every county that will respond within their county. The Augusta Chapter DAT's serve Richmond, Columbia, Burke, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren and Wilkes counties. (see http://www.arcaug.org/ for more info)
Training is free for those who complete volunteer applications with the ARC. The skills learned are transferrable to DAT teams anywhere within the US. The training schedule is posted under "Additional links" on the right side of this page.
If you are interested in signing up for this training, contact Jackie Delash through Groupwise or visit the Red Cross to complete the application and sign up.

There is also a Red Cross volunteer update posted under "Additional Links." It lists all Red Cross opportunities (including health fairs) through October. Check it out and if you are interested contact Jackie or the Red Cross directly.