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Red Cross offers free disaster volunteer training in Mansura

The American Red Cross will offer two free disaster volunteer training sessions at the LSU AgCenter, located at 8592 Highway 1 in Mansura, to prepare residents to assist families during emergencies.

Disaster Action Team Training will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how volunteers respond to local emergencies, including house fires, by providing emotional support, financial assistance and guidance to families recovering from disasters.

A second session, Sheltering Training, will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This training will focus on setting up and operating Red Cross shelters, assisting displaced families and creating safe, welcoming environments during disasters.

Both sessions are free, and light refreshments will be provided.

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