Virginia Department of Emergency Management hiring outreach specialists to spread vaccine information
The department is looking for applicants to work 12 to 25 hours a week for $20 an hour, going into communities and encouraging people to get the vaccine. Author: Connor Rhiel Updated: 6:31 PM EDT April 13, 2021
HAMPTON, Va. There are plenty of COVID-19 vaccines still available at clinics in the area, so Tuesday s Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) job fair searched for workers to send into the communities for outreach and registration.
That outreach might even result in a clinic near you. If you have group of 20 or 30 people that want to get vaccinated we can create an event for them, said Gaylene Kanoyton, the president of Celebrate Healthcare.
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Roanoke Fire-EMS awarded over $161,000 for swift water rescue, hazardous materials equipment
Equipment will support departments across the Roanoke Valley
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ROANOKE, Va. – Local fire departments will get some much-needed equipment thanks to a state grant.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management awarded Roanoke Fire-EMS more than $161,000 for the VDEM Regional 6 Special Operations teams.
One grant is for the Swift Water and Heavy Technical Rescue Programs, and the second is for the Hazardous Materials Team. Both grants will help first responders better respond to swift water rescue and hazardous waste calls.
Since the department is part of regional swift water rescue and hazardous materials teams with other localities, the city will disperse the funds to other local departments, like Salem, Roanoke County and Franklin County.