North Central Health District

Volunteers Needed for Emergency Preparedness Exercise

Posted March 5, 2014 by NCHD Admin

VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED FOR HOUSTON COUNTY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE

What: The Houston County Health Department will be hosting an emergency preparedness exercise and learning experience focusing on the mass dispensing of medications to the community

When: April 4, 2014 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Registration begins at 9:00 AM. Lunch will be provided.

Where: First Baptist Church Garmon Street Gym, 210 Garmon Street Warner Robins, GA

Needed: 400 willing volunteers who want to come learn about emergency preparedness, participate in a mock dispensing exercise, and learn how to work in a dispensing facility. No experience needed.

Topics Covered: Strategic National Stockpile overview, Disaster Ready preparedness, Active Shooter training, and Just In Time Training for Dispensing site activities. Certification of volunteer hours will be provided at conclusion of exercise.

Questions: Please contact Christina Sikes, RN or Joy Knight at Houston County Health Department by calling 218-2000, by mail at 98 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robins, GA 31088, or email at: casikes@dhr.state.ga.us OR jrknight@dhr.state.ga.us

Pre-Registration: Pre-registration is helpful in the planning process. If you wish to participate, please complete the form below and return via email or mail. Feel free to make copies of the registration form for others who are interested.

Dispensing site Volunteer Registration Form 2014

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