VSD Podcast 037: When Disaster Strikes . . .

San Diego County was recently stricken with wildfires throughout the entire region.  As a lead agency in disaster operations, Volunteer San Diego plays a critical role in disasters by coordinating with many different agencies.  Volunteer San Diego serves the San Diego community by connecting volunteers with specific volunteer opportunities as the emerge in the days following the disaster. 

In the hours following the initial disaster, Volunteer San Diego activated the disaster response plan.  I was among many volunteers mobilized during the disaster to assist with at various agencies, including the 2-1-1 Information Line. 

To find out how you can help, contact us at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  You can also check out our group and cause on Facebook. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Running Time:  5:23