In support of National Preparedness Month, the City of Philadelphia Managing Director’s Office of Emergency Management (MDO-OEM) is hosting a Volunteer Sign Up Day and asks all citizens to take simple steps to be prepared for emergencies, get training in basic first aid, and volunteer to help local emergency responders.
Volunteer Sign-Up Day
Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Rotunda at the Shops at Liberty Place
16th and Chestnut Streets
Stop by for information or to volunteer for one of the following agencies that assist Philadelphia’s first responders:
American Red Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society
Philadelphia Fire Department
Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps.
The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia
Second Alarmers Association of Philadelphia
Town Watch Integrated Services
Attendees will also be able to sign up for ReadyNotifyPA Emergency Text Alerts
For information about other events during National Preparedness Month, visit www.phila.gov/ready or call 3-1-1.
