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SHELBY CARES RECRUITING RESERVES VOLUNTEERS

The agency is looking to train citizens who are interested in serving in shelters during a disaster. These reserves will be trained to assist the staff in operations and maintaining the day-to-day business of housing and feeding those in need.

Shelby Cares reserves must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of Shelby County, and have reliable transportation. Once trained, Shelby Cares reserves will be expected to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per shift when called in to a shelter.

Those who are interested, please email Terry Donald at terry.donald@shelbycountytn.gov.

May 8, 2013 is NATIONAL ANIMAL DISASTER PREPARATION DAY.

Before disaster strikes, it is vitally important that we are proactive and make our animals part of our preparation plans. They are our responsibility.

PROTECT YOURSELF WITH FLOOD INSURANCE

Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. From 2007 to 2011, the average residential flood claim amounted to almost $30,000. Flood insurance is the best way to protect yourself from devastating financial loss. Click link to find the flood map. https://hazards.fema.gov/wps/portal/mapviewer