Did you know preparing your community BEFORE a disaster is part of the American Red Cross
mission? As a Community Preparedness Volunteer, you can help educate individuals, families,
and communities on actions to reduce the risk of a disaster and prepare to respond effectively
and cope with disasters when they happen.
The American Red Cross of Western Kentucky is seeking compassionate and committed
individuals to help with the following efforts:
• In-home smoke alarm installation and fire safety education visits
• Youth programs delivered to children that provide science-based disaster education and
coping skills,
• Community preparedness education opportunities like Hands-Only CPR or providing
disaster education presentations
Or, become a member of our Disaster Action Teams (DAT).
Want to put your compassion into action? JOIN the American Red Cross Disaster
Action Team! The American Red Cross of Western Kentucky is seeking compassionate
and committed individuals to join our Disaster Action Team.
Every day people are forced from their home due to fires, storms or other disasters. Our
Disaster Action Team volunteers respond day and night to meet the immediate needs of
their neighbors. Assistance given may include financial provisions for food, clothing and
lodging, emotional support, prescription medication, and other critically needed items.
To learn more, visit: www.redcross.org/dat or contact the local Disaster Program
Manager.