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Disaster Course Catalog

Course Design: Our courses are open to the public and are designed to prepare new disaster volunteers and volunteer groups to effectively serve in disaster relief activities. Our disaster courses combine video, lecture, and interactive multimedia to teach participants basic disaster relief skills. Orientation and Introductory Courses can be taken online. All disaster relief courses are free. Registration fees may be charged for special institute classes.

Class Registration Policy:
  1. Before registering for Disaster Classes, each person must be a Red Cross Volunteer first.
  2. Volunteer Applications may be completed at the Chapter or filled out Online. Complete Online Volunteer Application Now.
  3. Before taking classes Online or at the Chapter, each person must register for the particular class in advance. 
  4. To register for Disaster Classes, contact Ron Smith at 731-427-5543 or e-mail at ronarc@aeneas.net
 

Disaster Class Calendar

Note: All New Disaster Volunteers are required to complete "American Red Cross Orientation" and "Introduction to Disaster" Online.

Date Time Course Prerequisites Location of Course
Online
Daily
24/7 American Red Cross Orientation None
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Red Cross Orientation
Online
Daily
24/7 Introduction To Disaster Online American Red Cross Orientation
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Introduction to Disaster
Friday
June 6, 2008
8am Shelter Operations Intro To Disaster, Fulfilling Our Mission
New St. Luke Baptist Church
1670 N. Royal St.
Jackson, TN
Saturday
June 7, 2008
11am Shelter Operations Community Services Overview
New St. Luke Baptist Church
1670 N. Royal St.
Jackson, TN
To check for other Chapters offering Disaster Classes in Tennessee, please browse the following links:

Mid-South Chapter

Memphis, TN

Nashville Area Chapter

Nashville, TN

Chattanooga Chapter

Chattanooga, TN

Clarksville Chapter

Clarksville, TN


Special Classes for Civic Groups, Church Groups, and Other Community Agencies Who Desire To Become Mass Care Shelter Teams:  We will schedule a special series of disaster classes for all agencies, groups and churches who desire to offer their medium - large facilities as a Mass Care Shelters. For more information about offering your facility as a Shelter or training your Church, Community or Civic Group to become shelter workers, call the Jackson Area Chapter at (731) 427-5543.

Course Descriptions: Intro To Disaster
  Fulfilling Our Mission
  Community Services Overview
  Shelter Operations
  Shelter Simulation

When disaster strikes, your facility can become a safe haven for disaster victims to begin their recovery process - Helping Our Communities Prepare, Prevent and Respond To Emergencies.

Business/In-Service Training Requirements: We offer disaster classes for businesses which need to fulfill in-service training requirements. To schedule personnel for classes at the Jackson Area Chapter, or to schedule classes to be taught at your Business Location, call 731-427-5543.

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