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6 people are interested
Disaster Volunteer/CERT member
ORGANIZATION: City of Nashua Office of Emergency Management
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
Local government prepares for everyday emergencies. However, during a disaster, the number and scope of incidents can overwhelm conventional emergency services. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program is an all-risk, all-hazard training. This valuable course is designed to help you protect yourself, your family, your neighbors and your neighborhood in an emergency situation.
Everyone has a skill that we need before, during, and after disaster. While CERT provides some basic disaster preparedness skills, many are interested in volunteering beyond. We are looking for volunteers that are everything from certified doctors/nurses/paramedics to licensed pilots and engineers. Additionally, volunteers with useful skills in everything from Information Technology (IT) systems to traffic control to handling hazardous materials and dealing with animals are also needed. If we can’t find a use for you with our program, we can direct you to a volunteer group that can use your skills.
Volunteers can be of all shapes and sizes, with no limitation on disabilities or age. We can use volunteers that want to provide services from their own home, provide services at a shelter, help out in our Emergency Operations Center, among other opportunities. It’s a great opportunity for those that are retired or college students looking for job experience. If you are not interested in being involved during the disaster, we can use your skills to help the City prepare BEFORE the disaster. If you would are interested in volunteering with Nashua Emergency Management visit www.nashuanh.gov/CERT
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About City of Nashua Office of Emergency Management
Location:
229 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03061, US
Mission Statement
The City of Nashua Office of Emergency Management is a citywide system that provides management and coordination for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities for all hazards that may impact the City of Nashua.
Description
The City of Nashua Office of Emergency Management is a citywide system that provides management and coordination for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities for all hazards that may impact the City of Nashua. Working in close partnership with Nashua's public safety and public health agencies, OEM plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about emergency preparedness, conducts training exercises and drills, and performs other services to support the City’s overall preparedness. OEM follows an all-hazards approach, preparing for various types of emergencies - natural or man-made.
As the coordinating agency for the City's emergency management program, OEM manages the Nashua Emergency Operations Center (EOC), facilitates emergency planning efforts and provides assistance in the aftermath of a disaster. This department is comprised of professional staff, and liaisons from city public safety agencies, who work collaboratively to ensure emergency preparedness efforts are appropriately coordinated within the City and all external partners.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
229 Main StreetNashua, NH 03060
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2016
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Search & Rescue
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training