Emergency Shelter Operations Training on Martha's Vineyard

Emergency Shelter Operations Training on Martha's Vineyard

  • ALL AGES

Learn how to support emergency shelters and assist first responders. Free hands-on training—be proactive, get prepared, and help your commun

By Dukes County Emergency Management Association

Date and time

Saturday, March 29 · 9am - 1pm EDT

Location

Edgartown Public Library

26 Edgartown - West Tisbury Road Edgartown, MA 02539

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

Be Prepared. Be Ready. Be the Help.

Join Dukes County Emergency Management Association for a free Basic Shelter Operations Training led by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 9 AM at the Edgartown Public Library.

When disasters strike, emergency shelters provide a safe place for those in need, offering food, rest, safety, and recovery resources. This hands-on training will prepare you to assist first responders and community members in setting up and operating shelters during emergencies.

Who should attend?
✅ Anyone interested in supporting emergency response efforts
✅ MVCERT and MVDART members
✅ Community members with no prior experience—everyone has a role!

Why is this training important?
✔️ Learn how shelters operate and the critical services they provide
✔️ Gain hands-on experience in shelter setup, logistics, and management
✔️ Support first responders and help our island stay prepared
✔️ Be proactive, not reactive—disasters happen fast, and preparation is key

This is an exclusive training opportunity on Martha’s Vineyard. Space is limited, and registration is required.

🔗 Reserve your spot today!

For questions, email: emergencymanagement@edgartown-ma.us

Organized by

Dukes County Emergency Management Association

Dukes County Emergency Management Association is a coalition of Emergency Management Directors, emergency medical services, fire service, law enforcement, health care, public health, public works, and community partners. Together we help prevent, prepare for, respond to, and ​recover from emergencies and disasters within Dukes County, Massachusetts (Martha's Vineyard and Cuttyhunk Islands).