2.3: VOLUNTEER RISK MANAGEMENT
Douglas County Emergency Management volunteers are provided Worker's Compensation coverage when activated to provide services to, and under the authority of, Douglas County Emergency Management in accordance with established Douglas County policies and procedures.
Should a volunteer be injured while performing volunteer service to Emergency Management, the following steps will be taken:
- Volunteer must immediately notify the Emergency Management On Call Staff.
- Emergency Management staff will provide the injured volunteer with instructions for receiving medical assistance.
- Injured volunteers should seek immediate medical assistance if the injury justifies it. If waiting for instructions would not aggravate the injury, then the volunteer will wait for instructions from Emergency Management Staff.
2.4: VOLUNTEER RECORDS
Douglas County Emergency Management will maintain records on all approved volunteers. Records kept will include:
- Volunteer Application
- Current address and telephone numbers
- Approved training hours, certificates, and related training information
- Copy of appropriate licenses and certifications
- Participation hours
- Proof of automobile insurance
- Equipment loan records
Other records required for applicant's qualifications as a volunteer, such as the results of background checks and drug screening are for official use only, and are not maintained by Douglas County Emergency Management.
It is the volunteer's responsibility to notify Douglas County Emergency Management of a change of address or telephone number, and to provide the information listed above upon request.
Volunteers may view their own volunteer file by contacting the Emergency Management Director.
