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    Get Involved

    There are so many ways you can help your community prepare for and recover from disaster. We'd love to have you on the Ready team!

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    Volunteer Opportunities

    There are opportunities for everyone to help their communities prepare for and recover from disaster.

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    Help Your Community Prepare for Disasters

    Join your Community Emergency Response Team to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a disaster in your community.

    Help Your Community Prepare for Disasters
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    Join the Business Emergency Operations Center

    Pennsylvania businesses come together with the government to foster resilient communities during and after disaster.

    Join the Business Emergency Operations Center
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    Join the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Youth Preparedness Council

    Calling all young people! Here's a chance to make a difference in your community.

    Join the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Youth Preparedness Council
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    Volunteer with SERVPA and Help Pennsylvania Recover from Disasters

    Join the State Emergency Registry of Volunteers, and help communities respond to and recover from disasters.

    Volunteer with SERVPA and Help Pennsylvania Recover from Disasters

    Other Ways to Get Involved

    In addition to available volunteer opportunities, you might want to: