American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.

Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting people's immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, and health and mental health services to address basic human needs.

Disaster Training Classes

Introduction to Disaster Services
Introduction to Disaster Services is an online course consisting of three separate learning modules that will introduce learners to American Red Cross Disaster Services and show how volunteers support this critical mission.
Call Emergency Services Director Romayne Naylor, 814/237-3162, for more information.

Fulfilling Our Mission
This course will enable individual volunteers to translate their care and compassion for their community into action and provide information to other community agencies on Red Cross work and possible partnership in preparation for and response to a disaster.

Client Casework
Volunteers completing this course will be able to (1) demonstrate the skills needed to perform an effective client interview; (2) use basic forms and tools to provide needed assistance to clients; and (3) make appropriate decisions regarding the use of Red Cross resources when providing assistance to clients.

Fundamentals of Damage Assessment Part II
A basic course requirement for Red Cross disaster response volunteers. This course has an on-line prerequisite, Fundamentals of Disaster Assistance, Part I. Call Emergency Services Director Romayne Naylor, 814/237-3162, for more information.

Part II introduces the critical role of Disaster Assessment, explores related preparedness tasks and teaches how to become familiar with how disaster assessment information supports management and service delivery decisions.

Shelter Operations
Participants will learn to (1) describe the procedures for opening, operating and closing shelters; (2) organize available human resources as a shelter team; and (3) organize the physical facility and material resources to meet the needs of the people in the shelter.

Shelter Simulation
After completing this course, participants will be able to (1) demonstrate shelter opening, operating, and closing procedures; (2) identify and use available resources to assist shelter workers and (3) address common shelter problems effectively.

Logistics Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide basic information about the processes of Material Support Services in support of an American Red Cross disaster relief operation. Participants will learn about the skills, abilities and knowledge needed by Material Support Services worker and how they can become involved in their local chapter.

Mass Care Overview
This course teaches (1) the role of Mass Care workers on Red Cross disaster relief operations and services and (2) how to match the interests, abilities and skills of the workers with those needed for each Mass Care group activity.

Note: Disaster volunteers have monthly meetings at the Chapter. This spring they are scheduled at 6:30 p.m. for February 11, March 13, April 21 and May 12.

American Red Cross by Eton FR400 AM/FM Radio with NOAA, TV VHF, Flashlight, and Cell Phone Charge
Improved technology, functionality and versatility, the FR400 is ideal for emergencies. The FR400 provides you with a water resistant radio, LED lights, and a cell phone charger when you need it most. Using the Hand-Crank Power Generator, charge the internal rechargeable NI-MH battery pack in times of need. With NOAA weather channels and TV-VHF channels, you have easy access to weather forecasts and can listen to TV shows while away from the set. $60.00 + tax.
We have several in stock now. Call the Chapter, 814/237-3162, to get yours.