The Darien Emergency Management Department is seeking up to 25 residents to volunteer when an emergency shelter is required in Darien. The volunteers would provide assistance with all aspects of shelter operations.
— an announcement from the Town of Darien Newsletter
Volunteers for the emergency preparedness team must be Darien residents living locally and readily available to be in a shelter should an emergency or disaster occur.
Shelter operation responsibilities can include checking on people in need of shelter, tracking attendance, assisting with food service, receiving and monitoring supplies, assisting with security and helping with additional needs that arise.
The volunteers will be required to attend a two hours of training in sheltering operations (date to be determined). After initial training, volunteers will meet quarterly for continued education.
“This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a volunteer team that will provide necessary assistance in local disaster situations that may affect our community,” said Emergency Management Director Marc McEwan. “This team will greatly bolster our capabilities to provide for a local shelter operation in widespread disaster situations.”
You can volunteer by emailing DarienEOC@darienct.gov or by contacting Marc McEwan at 203-656-7304.