National Preparedness Month: Week Four – Get Involved

9/23/2016 (Permalink)

September is National Preparedness Month

Week Four – Get Involved

Build a more resilient community by getting involved and helping your community prepare for, respond to, and recover from the next disaster. There are many great opportunities to make important contributions including volunteering, donating or helping our neighbors and community.

Volunteer

• Join one of the 100 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs in Massachusetts. Search CERT programs by zip code to find one near you.
• Sign up for a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) programs in Massachusetts.
• Join a Citizen Corps Partner Program.
• Get involved with the American Red Cross.
• Check with your local public safety officials to see if there are local opportunities to volunteer to support emergency response.

Donate

• Donate cash to a recognized disaster relief organization.
• Donate goods that are specifically requested or needed by recognized organizations.
• Learn more about how to donate responsibly: Donations and Volunteers

Help your Neighbors

• Be a good neighbor. Check on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly, those who live alone, those with medical conditions and those who may need additional assistance.
• Start a community preparedness project with the Corporation for National & Community Service toolkit.