Emergency Preparedness is enhanced By Volunteers!

Fall 2010 Volunteer Newsletter Is our Community Prepared for an Emergency?

 

 

Register as a volunteer and donate your time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Volunteers supplement existing Public Health and Emergency Management resources.

If you would like to talk to a Public Health Representative, please Contact Us. To Register as an Ontario County Volunteer, Click the Ontario County Icon.

Training Opportunities:

• Psychological First Aid - An introduction to the concepts of Psychological First Aid and Workforce Resilience in preparation to provide compassionate care and emotional support during disasters and public health emergencies.  It also provides a mechanism for supporting the individuals who provide help and assistance during disasters.

• Other Interesting Trainings - these online courses are available at the School of Public Health website. A variety of trainings are available including: "County Animal Response Team", "Working in a Point of Dispensing (POD)", and "Personal Safety & Health for Emergency Responders". Click here for a complete listing and course registration information.