ERT TEAMS NEEDED IN MINOT, ND
Help is needed!
Clean up can begin in homes where the water has receded. If you have a team of volunteers contact Barb Myers at the Dakotas Conference Office at (605) 996-6552 during the week or Lee Gale, (701) 371-7845 on the weekend.
Important reminders for volunteer teams:
1. Volunteers must be badged*
2. Volunteers must were a conference disaster response t-shirt.
3. Volunteers must be self-contained. Housing is not available.
4. Tetanus shots are required for those going into affected areas.
*In order to be badged you must:
• Have background checks completed
• Complete the training by video or in person. Click here for the video and a list of upcoming training dates for ERT teams.
• Be affiliated with a recognized UM conference or organization.
• Have an UMCOR Badge, which signifies UMCOR training.
These rules have been increasingly stressed by the FEMA and VOAD organizations in the US and are strongly recommended by UMCOR. Also remember that each conference has different rules and structure as far as DR training.
Important reminders for volunteer teams:
1. Volunteers must be badged*
2. Volunteers must were a conference disaster response t-shirt.
3. Volunteers must be self-contained. Housing is not available.
4. Tetanus shots are required for those going into affected areas.
*In order to be badged you must:
• Have background checks completed
• Complete the training by video or in person. Click here for the video and a list of upcoming training dates for ERT teams.
• Be affiliated with a recognized UM conference or organization.
• Have an UMCOR Badge, which signifies UMCOR training.
These rules have been increasingly stressed by the FEMA and VOAD organizations in the US and are strongly recommended by UMCOR. Also remember that each conference has different rules and structure as far as DR training.
