Hello Volunteers from CERT, the Amateur Radio community, and the Red Cross --

Thanks for your continued interest in responding to local emergencies.
You can imagine that determining the type and extent of damage sustained and its community impact is an important responsibility of the American Red Cross.
If you are interested in helping with this activity during a disaster operation, there are two classes you need to take.
Both classes are free. You must complete Part 1 to take Part 2.

These courses introduce the critical role of disaster assessment, explore related preparedness tasks, and teach workers how to collect and communicate disaster assessment information. They create an understanding of how disaster assessment supports service delivery decisions.

Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment Part 1 (DSIMS200C - online component) - 6 self-paced learning modules take approximately 3.5 hours to complete.

Complete this before Part 2. Do the "Challenge Me Exercise" from Module 4 of Part 1 (online) and bring it with you to Part 2.
The LMS sites are:

If this is your first online course, you will need to register first.

Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment Part 2 (DSIMS200A - instructor-led component) You must complete both parts to get certificate.

Wednesday, March 11 from 6-10pm at the Columbiana County EMA in Lisbon

If you or someone you know is interested, complete Part 1 online. To ensure we have enough materials, sign up for Part 2 with one of the local American Red Cross units by March 4, 2009:

Salem 330-332-0028 or e-mail luckypenny64@yahool.com
East Liverpool 330-386-4144 or e-mail dbates@aol.com
Alliance-Minerva 330-823-0660 or e-mail am-arc@sbcglobal.net
Mahoning 330-726-6063 or email janettig@mahoning.redcross.org