Oregon DSHR

Tropical Storm Isaac is now in the gulf approaching Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. There are current openings for national deployment. Current Oregon Region DSHR members should update their availability with their chapter.

The Health Status Record Annual Update requirement has been discontinued effectively immediately. However, it is still required for new applicants and when a member's health status changes. Also, the Pre-Assignment Health Questionnaire is still required prior to assignment to a relief operation. Members with an active CrossNet account can find the complete announcement at this link.

https://crossnet.redcross.org/news/chapters/services/disaster/120305_HealthStatusRptAnUpdateDiscont.

We are watching the tornado activity in the midwest. There are currently no national openings. Nonetheless we should get ahead of the curve. Please enter your availability and make sure your Health Status Record is up to date. If you are uncomfortable with DSHR Self-Serve or cannot remember how to log in, please email your availability to your local DSHR Administrator. (for OTC, send to [email protected].)

We have deployed five people to the east coast and are continuing to monitor the various DRs. There are openings but we have had limited matches for available volunteers. We will continue to watch for opportunities.

National DSHR Leadership has announced changes in the duration of deployment commitment required of DSHR volunteers. Longer commitments encouraged as well as increased flexibility for shorter periods--all depends on the needs of the operation. See link below--CrossNet required.

https://crossnet.redcross.org/news/chapters/services/disaster/110623_DeploymentAssignmentNegotiable.