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Pre- Deployment

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In order to deploy with Green Cross you must complete the following steps:

1) Complete the FEMA ICS-100 Course And Submit proof of completion

(The link to complete this course is here: FEMA ICS-100)

2) Print out and complete the following Self-Assessment Tests:

Measuring Life Stress (Scoring)

Stress Vulnerability (Scoring)

Ego Resilience

Compassion Satisfaction/Fatigue Self Test (Page 2, Scoring)

3) Fill out and submit the Self-Assessment Form

4) Read the Following Handouts:

Table 1

Table 2

Table 3

Good Luck!

 

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about our deployment protocols:


1. How long will the deployment be?
- This hasn't been fully planned yet. It will be approximately 3 weeks. This information is gathered from previous deployments, and also speaking to the planners on how long they think will be sufficient.

2. What is going to be paid by the Green Cross and is this a paid deployment?
- We will contract for all expenses. However we do NOT promise an amount of money.

3. Are we deploying as part of a team or independently (and meeting up with people there)?
- We will be deploying as a team. Under the Incident Command System (ICS).

4. Are there courses that are required prior to going on a deployment?
- At least (minimum of) Compassion Fatigue.  

5. One requirement for deployment is having insurance, If I don't have insurance would this preclude me from going?
- No.

6. Will the Green Cross fund my plane ticket?
- Yes- See question 2. We will get you there, take care of you and get you home.
 

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Red Cross seeks GCAT

The Red Cross is seeking Green Cross Members to lend a hand in the after math of Hurricane Sandy. Particularly to help our at the shelters. If any Green Cross member has community-mental health services experience such as: clinical social workers, psychologists, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, and psychologists with independent licenses, you are more than needed to help assist the Red Cross.


If you have a minimum of two weeks to volunteer for this effort, have an active license in one of the above specialties, and are in excellent physical health, the people impacted by Hurricane Sandy need your help. The Northern Minnesota Region of the Red Cross is looking for volunteers who could attend training on Friday, November 9th and travel to the East Coast as early as November 10th. There may also be opportunities to deploy later in November or early December.


If you are interested or would like additional information, including specific eligibility requirements, please contact Red Cross Staff Services at arctc.disasterstaffing@redcross.org or 612-460-3660.

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