An organization of medical and non-medical volunteers that would assist the county's Health Department in responding to public health emergencies, including bio-terrorist event or naturally occurring epidemic.

Coordinates emergency operations and communications for disaster preparedness. For Disaster information and assistance, please call: Page County Office of Emergency Management: (540)743-4142 24/7 contact is available via the Page County Sheriff's Office. (540)743-6571. Disaster efforts are coordinated through Shenandoah County Red Cross.

The Alexandria Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a team of medical and non-medical volunteers who are trained and ready to respond to emergencies that impact public health, such as disease outbreaks, bioterrorist events, or natural disasters.

Volunteer Fairfax is the designated lead agency for recruitment and deployment of affiliated and spontaneous volunteers during an emergency. Manages donations and spontaneous volunteers during an emergency and activates a Volunteer Reception Center when called upon to do so by the Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management and Security (DEMS) and/or the City of Fairfax Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Serves as a connection between county government and nonprofits throughout recovery efforts. Serves as a voice for volunteer management and training on disaster and emergency-based committees and councils. Works with volunteer centers of the National Capital Area to further strengthen mutual aid compacts and communications planning.

Provides the following Response and Recovery Programs: Spiritual Ministry Counseling victims, consoling the injured and distressed, comforting the bereaved, conducting funeral and memorial services, chaplaincy services to staff and volunteers. Counseling Individual and family trauma counseling and emotional support. Identification/Registration Locating victims and providing information and communication to inquiring family and friends. Mobile Feeding Where needed, mobile feeding units serve hot meals to victims and relief personnel on site. Congregate Feeding Salvation Army buildings and other sites are used for preparation and service of meals to victims and relief personnel. Financial Assistance Financial grants for immediate needs are made to victims who demonstrate need. No repayment of grants is sought or required. Shelter Shelters may be established and maintained in Salvation Army facilities or other sites. Programs include child care to allow adult family members to salvage personal effects, apply for long-term assistance, schedule reconstruction and undertake other necessary tasks. Donated Materials The generosity of Americans enables The Salvation Army to solicit and distribute water, non-perishable foods, furniture, house-keeping supplies, building materials, and other basic necessities.The Salvation Army will, where appropriate and necessary, establish and maintain depots to facilitate the program. Basic Commodities The Salvation Army may elect to purchase and distribute basic commodities not readily available at the time of need. These may include, but not be limited to, food, water, health and sanitary needs, baby and child care products, medicines, bedding and other items for which an immediate need exists. Reconstruction In major disasters, The Salvation Army may accept responsibility to coordinate or assist with reconstruction efforts.The Salvation Army may establish depots for distribution of donated building supplies and may establish a financial aid office.Support programs may be established including child care centers, educational and after school programs, recreation, leisure activities, individual/family counseling and other support programs.Support programs allow adults to focus on rebuilding efforts with the assurance that children are receiving quality care in a safe environment. Services to Volunteers The Salvation Army recruits, trains and utilizes volunteers. Registered volunteers may be provided with housing, meals, and support services including transportation, if necessary and available. Advocacy Certified social workers, human services aides and officers are assigned to provide a professional level of assistance including advocacy, information and referral to private and public assistance programs.

Prepares the nation for all hazards and effectively manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates pro active mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. To reach the VA Regional Office in Penndel, PA, please call (267)560-5057.

Volunteer Prince William provides Disaster Preparedness training and education. We provide informational presentations and handouts on disaster preparedness to groups, organizations and individuals, including service organizations and houses of worship. The Disaster Services Coordinator will connect interested volunteers with organizations that serve the community in disaster recovery. Volunteer Prince William is a Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) member organization.

Provides opportunities for people to volunteer in different areas of the Red Cross.

Volunteers are needed to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by supporting clients affected by fires, floods, storms, other disasters, staffing blood drives, supporting members of the military and their family.

The Northwest Medical Reserve Corps is a force of volunteers who stand ready to support the community in the event of a public health emergency. In emergencies, NWMRC volunteers provide the additional staffing needed to save lives by helping public health teams distribute medication and by offering medical and mental health care. The NWMRC also assists public health teams by helping reduce chronic diseases, assuring accessibility to health care and improving health literacy. As a volunteer, you'll receive training in public health, emergency and terrorism response, disaster mental health, CPR and first aid.

Match people's skills and talents with our volunteer opportunities. Training is provided for all Red Cross volunteer positions. Volunteer opportunities include: *Blood Services: Volunteer to help at blood drives by greeting donors, assisting the donor while donating and observing donors after the donation process. Must be 15 years-old or over. Time: three hour shift, one time a month *Special Event Worker: Assist at special events like Red, White and Blues, A Celebration of Heroes, Annual Meeting, Golf Tournament, and Learn-to-Swim registration. Must be 16 years old or older. Time: varies *Interpreter: Serve as a foreign language interpreter by translating at schools, hospitals, courts, or doctor's offices. Must be 18 years old or older. Time: as needed or on call. *Health and Preparedness: Instructors needed for Standard First Aid and CPR or Basic Aid Training (teaching fourth graders) Must be 17 years-old or older. Time: varies, two to six hours per month *Disaster/Emergency Services: Volunteer to assist in times of local disaster. Become trained to assist in damage assessment, mass care, family service, logistics, and disaster health services. Must be 18 years old or older. Time: varies, depending on need. Disaster Action Team: Introduces volunteers to the Red Cross policies and procedures when responding to emergencies in the Roanoke Valley and nationally. Shelter Managers and Staff: Teaches participants how to effectively manage a Red Cross shelter and to meet the needs of people displaced by a disaster. Participants also have an opportunity to practice knowledge and skills needed to run a successful shelter operation. *Administrative Support: These behind the scenes volunteers are vital to the work of the Red Cross. They have duties such as filing, data entry and general office assistance. *Community Disaster Educators

Volunteer Alexandria educates and prepares residents, schools, organizations, and businesses for all hazards such as natural disasters and terrorist attacks. In partnership with the city's Office of Emergency Management, raise awareness, recruit, train, and manage volunteers to be prepared and respond during these events. In the event of an emergency, Volunteer Alexandria run a Volunteer Reception Center, which provides a central location where volunteers can go to assist with disaster recovery.

Recruits and places adult and youth volunteers according to abilities and desires with Red Cross services and/or community services or agencies. Requires interview for volunteer placement referral. Requires orientation for youth and adult volunteers.

The Salvation Army need year round volunteers for Office Support, Special Events, the Emergency Shelter, Food Pantry, Community Meal, Facility Maintenance and Disaster Relief.

Provides a Volunteer Organization made up of many community agencies that cooperate to assist others in times of disaster. The Eastern Piedmont Regional Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) includes the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. Religious and civic non-profit organizations in this region who are interested in assisting victims of natural or man-made disasters, are encouraged to contact the Virginia VOAD Representative located at the Central Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1105 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Telephone: (434)979-7143 for more information. The Central Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross is a United Way-TJA Certified Agency.

Connects people with opportunities to serve, provides technical consultation to agencies or groups who would like to develop or improve their volunteer programs, provides information about volunteer management training and other management resources and promotes local volunteering.

Provides disaster relief for victims of domestic disasters - fires and floods; and training for disaster volunteers. Community education on family disaster preparation. The emergency contact phone number is 1-800-733-2767. This is a Statewide 24/7 call center which will ensure all calls are answered by a live person and will be forwarded to the proper channels.

The Virginia Beach Medical Reserve Corps (VBMRC) exists to provide trained professional medical and health care volunteers to serve as a health care resource for the City of Virginia Beach and the surrounding areas. The VBMRC will assist the community in emergency preparedness and response, disaster preparedness education, health education, and preventive health services for the citizens of Virginia Beach.

Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting people's immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, and health and mental health services to address basic human needs. In addition to these services, the core of Red Cross disaster relief is the assistance given to individuals and families affected by disaster to enable them to resume their normal daily activities independently. The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources. Although the American Red Cross is not a government agency, its authority to provide disaster relief was formalized when, in 1905, the Red Cross was chartered by Congress to carry on a system of national and international relief in time of peace and apply the same in mitigating the sufferings caused by pestilence, famine, fire, floods, and other great national calamities, and to devise and carry on measures for preventing the same. The Charter is not only a grant of power, but also an imposition of duties and obligations to the nation, to disaster victims, and to the people who generously support its work with their donations. For Disaster Assistance Information: (866)438-4636. For Donations and Information: English: (800)733-2767 Spanish: (800)257-7575

Coordinates and activates all emergency services in time of disaster for the City of Lexington.

Implements and coordinates a emergency operations response as outlined in the County Emergency Operating Plan. Louisa County is unique since we must plan and prepare for emergencies at the North Anna Nuclear Power Station under the Radiological Emergency Response Plan. Public inquiry line provides special services for the elderly and disabled, provides local government, business information.