One-day training event for disaster relief volunteers hosted in Summerside Sept. 24
SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — P.E.I. residents seeking to turn into catastrophe reduction volunteers can be part of a one-day coaching occasion placed on by the Samaritan’s Purse in Summerside on Sept. 24.
The group has responded to greater than 40 pure disasters and medical emergencies in virtually each province since 2007.
“Our aim is to have folks throughout the nation prepared and keen to pitch in each time we’re requested to assist victims of flooding, wildfire, hail, tornadoes and different disasters,” mentioned Samaritan’s Purse volunteer relations supervisor Katrina Annunziello.
Beneficiant donours have made it potential for Samaritan’s Purse to equip and station catastrophe reduction unit (DRU) tractor trailers in Calgary and southern Ontario which are able to go each time.
Every unit incorporates mills, pumps, hand instruments, chainsaws and security tools for volunteers and serves as volunteer co-ordination centres.
The DRUs are additionally geared up with a self-contained workplace, communication system and different provides.
Donations wanted to associate with Samaritan’s Purse in catastrophe reduction work will be discovered online or by calling 1-800-663-6500.
