What is an Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC)?

When disaster or emergencies strike, the Hayward community steps up looking for ways to help. The Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) is a program we use to help coordinate those volunteers. Community members who sign up are letting us know that they are ready and willing to help in the event of a disaster or other emergency.

When would we activate the Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC)?

The EVC would be activated during major incidents like:

Earthquakes

Severe storms

Flash floods

Landslides

Fires

Pandemics

Other events

Possible Tasks

Registered volunteers will be contacted based on the type of event, their abilities and the needs of the community. Tasks may include:

Emergency Volunteer Center staffing

Care and shelter

Deliveries

Safety assessment

Clerical/administrative support.

Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age

Be in good health

Have transportation

Sign up to volunteer