INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER SERVICES
This course is prerequisite for all disaster training. It covers the basic information about disasters, their effects on people and the community, and the role of the government and volunteer agencies particularly, the American Red Cross, in providing disaster assistance. Prerequisite: Volunteer orientation



DAMAGE ASSESSMENT I
Once public safety personnel have contained the disaster, Red Cross survey teams go to work to assess the damage. By taking this class, you will learn how to organize survey teams, what to look for, and how to prepare survey reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services



FAMILY SERVICES
This class describes how a chapter assigned caseworker meets disaster caused emergency needs of families and individual. Teaches interviewing skill, Red Cross services policy and community social services resources.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services



LOGISTICS: AN OVERVIEW
Introduces participants to the management of material and logistical resources on disaster operations at the chapter level.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services



MASS CARE: AN OVERVIEW
This course provides basics information about the activities of the Mass Care function. Participants will learn about the skills and abilities needed by mass care workers and how they can get started in their local chapter.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services



SHELTER OPERATIONS
This class provides information on opening, maintaining and closing shelters, space management, equipment and supplies, and problem solving. Prerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services