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Become an Emergency Management Volunteer

Help Your Community Rebuild

Become an emergency management volunteer!


Email: EMA@blaircountypa.gov
Phone: 814-940-5901 or
Phone: 814-940-5905

 


When disaster strikes, our community depends on more than just first responders. We rely on neighbors helping neighbors— people just like you.

We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to support our emergency     management team in the aftermath of disasters. Whether it is helping with shelter operations, distributing supplies, providing emotional support, or assisting with cleanup, your time and compassion can make a life-changing   difference. 

 


🚨 No Experience? No Problem.
Training is provided.

All we need is your commitment, reliability, and willingness to help when  others need it most.


Volunteer Roles May Include:
  • Assisting in shelters or emergency centers
  • Delivering food, water, and essential supplies
  • Helping with damage assessments 
  • Supporting logistics and communications
  • Offering care and comfort to survivors

 


How to Get Started:
  1. Scan the QR code below to sign up.
  2. We’ll contact you with meeting details and the next steps. 
  3. No experience needed—training is provided!
  4. Pass a background check

 


Join us and be part of the recovery. 

Sign up today to help rebuild hope—one act of service at a time.

Click Here to Sign Up

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QR Code to access EMA's Volunteer Signup Sheet

Contact

BLAIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES 
911 & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

615 4th St.
Altoona, PA 16602

Phone: 814-940-5900

Fax:  814-940-5907

Emergency: Dial 911

Non-Emergency:  814-940-5910

After-Hours:  814-940-5910