Alaska Respond
Training health care professionals to serve during disasters or public health emergency
Overview
We work to identify, train, and mobilize licensed Alaska healthcare professionals to serve as volunteers in a disaster or public health emergency.
Tips for volunteers
Before volunteering
Before volunteering
- Talk with your family about your role as a volunteer.
- Develop a home disaster plan with your family, or significant others, and organize emergency supplies.
- Discuss with your employer that you have volunteered with AK Respond.
- Take advantage of trainings.
What you should bring when volunteering
What you should bring when volunteering
- AK Respond Badge
- Picture Identification
- Copy of your professional license
- Go-Bag with personal items
- AK Respond ID badge*
- Second picture identification (such as Drivers License / State of Alaska ID)
- Copy of professional license
- Alaska Respond scrub top*
- Bottled water
- Clothing that is comfortable / can be layered - at least 1 change
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Latex or vinyl gloves *
- Outer wear as appropriate for the weather: Coat, Hat, Gloves, Boots
- Packaged snack food (72 hour)
- Personal care items
- Prescription medications (personal) - 7 day supply
- Shoes - additional pair
- Sleeping bag (as necessary)
- Smashlight*
- Tumbler*
- Watch (with second hand)
- Whistle*
- Paper / Pen
- Cell phone and charger
- AK Respond Volunteer Pocket Guide*
Other volunteer opportunities
Other volunteer opportunities
What situations could activate ALASKA RESPOND?
- Disease Outbreak
- Earthquake
- Flood
- Volcanic Eruption
- Major Wildfire
- Terrorism Event
- Transportation incident
Any event which overwhelms local resources can be considered a disaster and volunteers will be asked to respond.