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Nice to Meet You: Tim McLarn
Meet Tim. He is a member of the Nebraska-Iowa region's Disaster Cycle Services staff. He is dedicated to ensuring that our volunteers are prepared to respond to a wide range of disaster scenarios. Q: Could you explain what your title means and take us through your workday, or what projects you work on? A: As a disaster workforce engagement specialist, I focus on building, supporting and sustaining a strong volunteer workforce that’s ready to respond to disasters. On a typical
NEIA Red Cross
3 hours ago2 min read
Celebrating the Heart of the Red Cross During National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week (April 19-25) gives us the perfect opportunity to shine a light on the people who truly power the American Red Cross—our volunteers. Simply put, the Red Cross couldn’t do what it does without them. Volunteers donate their time, talent, compassion and commitment to help neighbors in need every single day. They are the lifeblood of our mission. Since the American Red Cross was founded in 1881, volunteers have been stepping up in moments of crisis and
NEIA Red Cross
Apr 193 min read
Thunderbolts Strengthen Region's Disaster Response Capabilities
Throughout the last month, our Nebraska-Iowa regional volunteers and staff were put to the test with thunderbolt drills. These exercises were designed to test each chapter's ability to respond to a large-scale disaster. Without prior warning, teams in each chapter were tasked with opening several shelters simultaneously, all within the span of a few hours. Each shelter was required to hold 100 people and had to be staffed by trained Red Cross volunteers. Teams worked closely
NEIA Red Cross
Apr 102 min read
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