Looking to help out with preparedness or response activities in Western Massachusetts? There are avenues for both individuals or agency/organizations to get involved.
The Medical Reserve Corps is a community-based, civilian volunteer program that helps build the public health infrastructure of communities nationwide. Each MRC unit is organized and trained to address a wide range of challenges from public health education to disaster response. To learn more about Western Mass MRC or to volunteer, see https://wmmrc.org/
Massachusetts Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters – Mass VOAD’s purpose is to foster more effective service to people affected by disaster through communication, coordination, cooperation, collaboration, convening mechanisms and outreach. To learn more about Mass VOAD or to volunteer, see http://massvoad.org
Western Massachusetts Disaster Animal Response Coalition – WMDART’s mission is to assist with the care of domesticated animals that have been displaced by a disaster. WMDART also promotes education, safety and disaster planning to its members, animal owners, city or town government leaders, emergency responders and other interested parties. To learn more about WMDART or to volunteer, see https://wmdart.org/
