The American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri is looking for volunteers willing to respond to disasters in the community.

The Red Cross will be hosting trainings to teach volunteers how to respond to disasters. The class, Disaster Action Team Fundamentals, will provide participants with the tools and knowledge needed to respond to residential house fires. Members of the Disaster Action Team respond in teams of 2 anywhere throughout Northwest Missouri when families suffer a disaster. A member is on call for one week every 6 – 8 weeks.

“Unfortunately, house fires happen throughout our area. We never know when or where but it’s important that the American Red Cross be ready to respond – to help families impacted with basic emergency items, ” said Karla Long, Disaster Program Manager. “Being a part of a Disaster Action Team is a great way to serve our communities and those suffering from a disaster.”

This free training will be held on August 16, 2016, from 1 pm – 4 pm at 401 N 12th Street in St. Joseph, MO. Registration is required by calling Karla Long at 816-232-8439 or by e-mail to [email protected]