Welcome to Disaster Response Services Training Guidelines!
The Emergency and Disaster Response Department for the American Red Cross, Los Angeles Region is recruiting disaster services volunteers throughout the year. There are needs in all activities found with the DSHR system.
If you are new to the Red Cross and have not registered as a volunteer, please visit the Volunteers section of the RedCrossLA.org website to get started!
If you are currently a registered/active volunteer and are interested in volunteering in the activities below, please contact Paula Clamurro, Regional DSHR Coordinator for additional guidance and details.
Simply click on the links below for more information on each activity…
Disaster Action Team (DAT): The DAT team are the immediate responders to events such as single-family fires, evacuation centers and more. They are at the for front of emergency and disaster response.
Disaster Services Technology: Responsible for all the technology that is employed on Disaster Relief Operations (DRO)s.
External Relations: Coordination of the services, and necessary liaison activities with, government and private agencies.
Individual Client Services: Provides for clients using a casework process which may include financial assistance, and counseling, health-related, and reunification services.
Information & Planning :Assessment and operational data required for effective management, including information about the scope of the disaster.
Logistics: Support activities and services necessary to conduct a disaster relief operation, including the securing of facilities, supplies and equipment.
Mass Care: Provides activities and services on a congregate basis to the community as a whole, such as sheltering, feeding, bulk distribution.
Operations Management: Responsible for providing operational oversight and direction to the disaster relief operation.
Staff Services: Activities and services necessary to ensure the ability of Red Cross staff, including spontaneous volunteers, to meet the needs of the people and communities.
We hope to welcome you to our Disaster Response Team!
