American Red Cross Hosts Disaster Relief Training at the Door County YMCA

American Red Cross Hosts Disaster Relief Training at the Door County YMCA

[Sturgeon Bay, WI] – November 20, 2024 – The Door County YMCA recently served as the host location for an impactful American Red Cross Disaster Relief Training event, bringing community members together to prepare for emergencies. The training, held on Wednesday, November 13,2024, drew participants from across Door County, equipping them with essential skills to respond effectively during times of crisis.

The afternoon session provided attendees with hands-on learning opportunities and key insights into the Red Cross’s disaster response framework. Led by experienced Red Cross instructors, participants were trained in areas such as shelter management, disaster assessment, and first aid techniques. The interactive format ensured practical learning while fostering collaboration among future volunteers.

“This training underscores the importance of community preparedness,” said Tonya Fehlfoer, CEO at the Door County YMCA. “We are honored to partner with the American Red Cross to provide disaster shelter space to our community, should the need ever arise.”

The event highlighted the commitment of Door County residents to fostering resilience and readiness in their community. Many participants expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn and connect with like-minded individuals committed to making a difference.

About Door County YMCA:

The Door County YMCA: For Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Driven by its founding mission, the Door County YMCA has 200 full and part-time staff serving over 11,822 members in Door County from facilities in Fish Creek and Sturgeon Bay in a broad range of programming for all ages. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities nationwide.

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