Disaster Training Classes
| The American Red Cross, Milford Chapter is pleased to provide disaster training classes. These classes are offered at no charge and are held at the Milford Chapter, 1 Plymouth Place, Milford, CT. | |
| Introduction to Disaster Services | |
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| A video based course that will introduce you to the types and impacts of disasters, the community response, and the role of the Red Cross. This course is a prerequisite for further American Red Cross disaster service training. You only need to attend one class. | |
| Mass Care, An Overview | |
| Call the Chapter for information (203) 874-2531 | |
| A video based course that focuses on the activities of the Mass Care function on a disaster relief operation and the services provided by this function. Prerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services | |
| Shelter Operations | |
| Call the Chapter for information (203) 874-2531 | |
| A video based course that prepares Red Cross and other agencies' staff to effectively and sensitively manage shelter operations as a team, and to meet the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster. Prerequisite: Mass Care, An Overview | |
| Damage Assessment | |
| Call the Chapter for information (203) 874-2531 | |
| This course teaches the fundamentals of damage assessment and information required by the Red Cross with surveying a disaster area, identifying damage, and estimate livability of dwellings. Prerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services | |
| If you are interested in learning more about these classes, please call the Milford Chapter at (203) 874-2531. |
