SCSW #21: Who Helps When Disaster Strikes Our Community?

Who are some everyday heroes who help when a disaster strikes?

• the president and the governor

• police and firefighters

• the Salvation Army

• the Boys and Girls Clubs of America

What role does the Red Cross play in helping with disasters?

• provides search and rescue

• provides food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention

• provides expertise on flooding and roads

• provides a plan of emergency

A volunteer is a person who does a job without _______________.

• being paid

• help from the community

• special training

• thinking about danger