Disaster preparedness plans turn to citizen for help
Area residents can assist first responders in crises
August 8, 2010-Over the past few years the severity and frequency of natural and public health emergency events have shown a need for area residents to aid their communities in times of need.
Beginning in early fall citizens within the greater Exeter region will now have an avenue through which to assist first responders, from helping clear roads of downed trees or directing traffic to helping staff vaccination clinics or disbursing medication during public health emergencies for those with a medical license.
Susan Geier, Greater Exeter Public Health Preparedness coordinator and Citizen Corps director, said her office is developing a citizens group comprised of medical and non-medical volunteers whose goal is to aid and assist local first responders during emergencies and local events.
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