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What is the
Disaster Action Team?
This disaster relief team
provides immediate assistance to victims of disaster. We
ensure the basic human needs of shelter, food, and
clothing are met so that the recovery process can begin.
The most common form of disaster in Huntington County is
the single family house fire, but it could also include
flood, tornado, chemical spill, or any type of natural
or man-made disaster. The team consists of American Red Cross
volunteers and it serves all of Huntington County. And
when there is great need in other parts of the US our
members deploy quickly to help out where needed.
What
do we do?
The American Red Cross
Disaster Action Team (DAT) responds to the scene of a
disaster whenever requested by Police or Fire
departments or the Emergency Management Agency. Our
first priority is the victim(s) of disaster, to ensure
their basic needs are met. The DAT members also provide
canteen assistance to the emergency workers on the
scene. This assistance may include giving food, hot or
cold drinks, and even a recovery shelter if needed. The
Red Cross is committed to taking care of the workers who
serve our community!
The Red Cross
is here to help you prepare for disasters The
American Red
Cross is chartered by the US Congress to provide aid to
those in need, and we will continue to serve that
purpose in Huntington County. However by teaching
disaster preparedness to our community we can help our
friends and neighbors to know how to respond to
emergencies. We cannot always predict when disaster may
strike but we can all take steps to be prepared. This
will minimize the effects of disaster and help to speed
the recovery process.
*For more information about the Disaster Action Team,
disaster preparedness or volunteer opportunities with
the Red Cross, please call the Huntington County
Chapter at (260)-356-2910 or email us at
red.cross@huntington.in.us.
*If you have a disaster
emergency after 4 PM weekdays or on weekends or
holidays, please call our Disaster Services on-call phone at
(260)-519-0555.
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