Operation Dawson Storm

Start

Calendar
Jul 22, 2017
Time
7:30am

End

Calendar
Jul 22, 2017
Time
3:00pm

Description

Operation Dawson Storm is a full scale exercise to test operational and emergency response plans, policies, and procedures for a coordinated Law Enforcement and Multiagency CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense, and Explosive) incident within Monongalia County, West Virginia.

The Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) is searching for community and student volunteers for this full scale event on July 22 from 7:30am to 3:00pm. MCHD needs a diverse group of volunteers to make this exercise a success.  Lunch will be provided.

Both skilled and unskilled volunteers are needed for roles including acting, rehabilitation, decontamination, driving shuttles, and operating cameras. (Visit links for details and to register.)

If you have any questions regarding the volunteer positions, please contact Amanda Fulk (Amanda.J.Fulk@wv.gov) by email. 

Picture 1: Donning personal protective equipment
Picture 2: Decontamination of Actor by Hazardous Materials team
Picture 3: Actors walking through radiation screening station
Picture 4: Medical staff treating moulage Actors in the Medical Tent
 
Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity! 

Contact

User Heather Beeseck