Ready to Mobilize

by Newfoundland
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    IMG_1584The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is made up of volunteers, staff and officers who are prepared to serve in communities impacted by disasters and in other situations.  Preparation for service includes registration, training and practice to ensure that the Salvation Army’s response is coordinated and competent in meeting the needs of communities and emergency response personnel.

    On April 4 and 5 training workshops were held in Grand Falls-Windsor to prepare 32 participants for deployment in EDS operations.  The curriculum used during the training included courses from the Salvation Army’s National Disaster Training Program and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.

    The courses offered during the weekend were:IMG_1578

    • Introduction to Emergency Disaster Services
    • Introduction to Emotional and Spiritual Care
    • Meet and Greet for Reception Centres in a Disaster
    • Disaster Food Services: Handling and Delivery

    Training was conducted by Aubrey Vincent, Divisional Emergency Disaster Services Director and Captain Brandi LeDrew, Corps Officer/Pastor in Summerford, NL.