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Who we are?
The Central Maryland Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) is a core of
fully trained volunteers who assist victims of local disasters, ranging
from single-family fires to community-wide disasters such as flooding
or power outages during severe weather.
 Anne
Arundel County is one of five teams in the
Central Maryland region. Other Disaster Teams provide similar services
in Howard
County, Carroll County, Baltimore City and County and
Harford County. These teams operate independently but can come together
during multi-county disasters or when one team requires additional assistance.
What we do?
After an initial call from the fire department, disaster victim, family
member or friend, Red Cross DAT members respond to disasters in teams
of two or more people on a 24-hour a day basis, seven days a week. DAT
members assist disaster victims with emergency and long-term needs:
- The team evaluates the extent of damage to determine how much assistance
the victims will need.
- Victims are given vouchers made out to select vendors to replace
essential items such as food and clothing, basic household appliances
and furnishings, and medical and occupational supplies that are lost
or destroyed in the disaster.
- During a large disaster, temporary shelters may be set up to provide
disaster victims with a place to stay. Hundreds of meals may be
served at one time to shelter occupants as well as emergency workers
including firemen, power company workers, rescue workers and police.
- The DAT has specially trained members who also provide disaster victims
with emotional support in the face of their tragedy.
Anne
Arundel County
Because of the size of the county and the size of the Anne Arundel DAT,
we meet at two different locations on alternating months. If you're
interested in joining the team click on the Volunteer
button at the top of the page, the link at the bottom of the page or call
us at one of the phone numbers below.
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