Algona Volunteer Disaster Response Team

· There are a great number of people who, when in an emergency/disaster situation, try to stop and help others in need. What we propose is to have an organized group of citizen volunteers to assist our local police if such a disaster occurs.

· If the group is organized and trained appropriately this would be a great asset to the community as well as save valuable time. With many emergency disasters, minutes can literally mean the difference between life and death.

· Our community has a large population of elderly citizens that would feel stranded in an emergency. We can help change that!

· Our group has a goal of having 90% of our citizens trained in CPR!

· Our goal is to divide the city into four sections. Each section would have a “Team Leader” and a goal of 3-5 (or more) people working under each leader. If a disaster struck, the team would report to the leader, the leader would direct them where they are needed. The leaders would take direction from the Algona Police Department.

· This group of volunteers care about our community and the need to help each other in an emergency.