Onslow County training classes to be held for hurricane disaster relief

The Onslow County Chapter has scheduled training classes for people wanting to volunteer locally and hurricane-damaged areas in Texas and Louisiana.

By: Press Release: Joy Branham - Executive Director -Onslow County Chapter | WNCT
Published: September 26, 2008

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The Onslow County Chapter has scheduled training classes for people wanting to volunteer locally and hurricane-damaged areas in Texas and Louisiana. Volunteers should be healthy, able to lift 25 lbs, and pass a background check. The American Red Cross anticipates that the sheltering and feeding operation in the Gulf Coast area will be ongoing for an extended period of time and many volunteers are needed.

Locations and times of classes to be held

September 29
The Red Cross Mission
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

October 2
Mass Care
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

October 11
Shelter Operations/Simulation
8:30 am – 4:15 pm

These are the basic courses essential to any disaster response. All classes will be held at the Chapter House located at 12 Ruth Street and taught my Margaret Idol, Director, Disaster Services.

To register contact 910-347-3581 or send an e-mail to arc@onslow.redcross.org

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