This preamble is the same as
that sent to new ARES applicants. I suggest that all BOD
members show a good example by requesting the check. Also request that the form
and preamble be
put on the PCARS web page and in the Newsletter.
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County background check
form.pdf
In order to access public evacuation shelters as a volunteer, in most
simple background check is required. The form is attached in .pdf format.
You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to open it which is widely available on the
web at no cost.
Print a copy of
the form, complete it and have your signature witnessed
and mail the
complete form to,
Ronald W Ricci
Homeland
Security Coordinator
1700 Cedar Str.
Rockledge
FL.32955
On the line
requesting Agency Contact Person/PX# you can insert "Ronald
All evacuation
shelters in Brevard county are managed by the American
Red Cross but
are in county owned schools. The Red Cross has a separate
background check system
but now accepts the county's background check as meeting the criteria.
The Special
Needs shelters are also in schools but are run by the county with sub
contracted medical staff from the local hospitals. The county background check
is mandatory for duty at these shelters.
The background
check is carried out by the county sheriffs office and
merely checks if there
are any outstanding warrants and if you appear on the national sexual predators
list. If you are OK your name gets
forwarded to the EC as
acceptable and I get a copy. This is the same
procedure used for all
applicants for jobs for the county, school
system, hospital and
nursing home staff etc. whether paid or volunteer.
It is now a
requirement in most counties throughout
recommendation of the Dept. of
Homeland Security.
regards
John W AB4ET