Join the Emergency Response Team at the Norwalk Health Department

From Norwalk Health: Adults who live and work in the Norwalk area are needed for key positions on the Emergency Response Team (ERT). This team of volunteers—which includes people with both medical and non-medical backgrounds—donates their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and to promote healthy living year-round.

“We are building a community-based Emergency Response Team,” said Tim Callahan, Norwalk Director of Health. “A sizeable team of trained people can help us deliver the best possible care in a public health emergency.”

The goal of the ERT is to extend the resources of the professional Health Department staff. ERT volunteers work with public health officials to spread preparedness messages within the community and assist with other public health programs and events. The Health Department provides training and insurance, while volunteers provide their time and skills.

Act quickly. This cohort of volunteers is starting soon! The next scheduled group interview will be held on March 22, and the program training starts March 28.

Call (203) 854-7979, or email dschlegel@norwalkct.org to sign up and get more information.

About the Norwalk Department of Health: Under the direction of the mayor, and with valuable guidance from its six-member Board of Health, the Norwalk Health Department provides a variety of services and programs to fulfill its mission: to prevent and control the spread of disease, promote a healthy environment, and protect the quality of life within its changing community. The Health Department achieved accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) in June 2014, demonstrating that it meets or exceeds national public health standards and commits to continuously improve the quality of the services it delivers. More information is available at www.norwalkhealth.com.

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