FRAMINGHAM, MA — Volunteers are needed to develop, practice and deploy aid in an emergency response to a town-wide event.

The Framingham Emergency Reserve Corps (FERC) is a group of volunteers who assist the town in its emergency planning and help protect the health of the community. Members are local residents of different ages and abilities. No medical back-ground is necessary!

In the event of disasters, either natural or man-made, FERC volunteers supplement trained emergency personnel, thereby providing a boost in public health resources.FERC members:

Receive FREE emergency trainings.

Staff town flu clinics.

Provide emergency preparedness education to the public.

Interested in Joining? Please come to a meeting on June 12, 2008 at 6:00 PM at the Memorial Building in Nevins Hall.

Meet other volunteers. Hear more about what you can do for Your family! Your friends! Your community!

Need more information? Call the Framingham Board of Health: 508-532-5470.

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