Red Cross Helps Allegheny County Libraries Prepare Patrons for Flu Season
PITTSBURGH – With extensive reference materials, computers and class offerings, Allegheny County libraries provide a wealth of information to the community. Amid flu season, however, the America
PITTSBURGH – The holidays are a time for excitement, celebration and laughter. With this holiday season quickly approaching, people throughout the region are decorating homes; while the American
Red Cross Urges Local Residents to Use Fire Alarms
PITTSBURGH - The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter wants you to be safe and ready in the case of a fire. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) release
The
Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteer responds to the scene of a
disaster to provide immediate assistance to the individuals and
families affected, whether it is one person at a house fire or 300
people evacuated to a shelter because of a flood.
The
DAT volunteer signs up for 6 to 24 hour shifts at a time, responds from
home as called and works as part of a 2-4 person team. A minimum of 36
hours per month (on call) commitment is requested. Basic
training is offered free of charge to the volunteer and includes
computer-based and classroom courses, as well as on the job training.
Volunteers
must be at least 18 years of age, have reliable personal transportation
during scheduled on-call periods, a valid driver’s license and pass a
basic criminal history check.
For more information or to complete an application, click here.
