Public Information Office
Contact: Kevin R. Malone
1399 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, Nevada 89014
Office: (702) 486-1311
Pager: (702) 598-8926

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 1999
NEWS FROM: Division of Emergency Management 99-109

State Offers Volunteer Recruitment Class

A two-day course in volunteer recruitment and management for emergency responders is being offered in Las Vegas next week. A federally-certified instructor will teach local groups how to develop and train a base of volunteers to help provide relief in times of disaster.

The course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 18^th and 19^th at the Clark County Government Center's Pueblo Room. There is no charge. Anyone involved in disaster relief efforts or the City of Las Vegas's Project Impact program is encouraged to attend. Call 486-1311 or (775) 687-7362.

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