Village of Ridgewood makes pitch for volunteers
Sunday, January 20, 2013
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER
The Record
RIDGEWOOD — Residents turned out in droves in the wake of superstorm Sandy, approaching village officials wanting to do something — anything — to help those struggling in their community.
The Ridgewood Office of Emergency Management and the Police Department are looking to harness that spirit of volunteerism and will host an information session and organizational meeting Feb. 6 for those interested aiding first responders.
Ridgewood’s emergency management coordinator, Jeremy Kleiman, and village Police Chief John Ward will lead the gathering at the Pat Mancuso Senior Center and “gauge residents’ interest in volunteering as part of a community response group,” reads a press release.
With enough volunteers, the village could formalize a program inspired by the Community Emergency Response Team model, and customize it to meet the needs of Ridgewood.
“Many residents came forward during Hurricane Sandy and asked how they can help,” said Kleiman.
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