Whether it is a natural disaster, accident, terrorism, or family emergency; training and experience make a difference. \u00a0Do you want to help out in places like Moore, Grandbury, Tuscaloosa, or New Orleans. \u00a0Do you want to learn how to be a first responder or support the work of your Police or Fire Departments.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are lots of opportunities for training and volunteering in our communities through the city governments, organizations, ministries and community disaster relief organizations. \u00a0Taking class is the best way to get started. \u00a0Training is encouraged and certification is required \u00a0for\u00a0specialty areas.<\/p>\n

If you want to get started in your area, check with the Disaster Planning office for your city. \u00a0Many cities have training exercises throughout the year. \u00a0There are Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) available through cities and FEMA.<\/p>\n

In every community, especially in the North Texas area, there is training available every month. \u00a0In the Dallas Ft. Worth Area, here are some of the organizations that offer training for individuals or groups::<\/p>\n

FEMA<\/a>,\u00a0Red Cross<\/a>,\u00a0Salvation Army<\/a>,\u00a0World Vision<\/a>,\u00a0Victim Relief Ministries<\/a>,\u00a0Texas Baptist Men<\/a>,\u00a0DRADT<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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