The Tri-County Red Cross announces the appointment of Michael Prasad of Fanwood as the Director of Emergency Services. Mr. Prasad will be responsible for coordinating the chapter's response to local disasters such as house fires and floods and ensuring a vibrant and well-trained volunteer force is always available in the event of large-scale emergencies.
"I'm pleased Mike agreed to join our team as we continue through the hurricane season and enter the home fire season," said Nathan Rudy, Tri-County Red Cross Executive Director. "In these uncertain economic times more people will need our assistance when the unthinkable occurs, and Mike's years of experience preparing for and responding to disasters will be invaluable to the residents of our chapter."
Mr. Prasad has been a Disaster Action Team Leader for the Red Cross since 2007, and currently leads the Community Emergency Response Team for the Borough of Fanwood. He has completed FEMA's Basic Incident Command System courses and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) introduction course in addition to completing numerous Red Cross Disaster training courses, including Family Services: Providing Emergency Assistance, Mass Care Overview, Shelter Operations and Shelter Simulation.
Before joining the Tri-County Red Cross, Michael Prasad was a financial advisor with H&R Block where he was awarded the Henry Bloch National Award for Community Service from the H&R Block Foundation for his work with local charities in
In addition to his role coordinating the Tri-County Red Cross disaster services, Mr. Prasad will also oversee the chapters' Services to Armed Forces and International Services.
If you are interested in joining the Red Cross as a volunteer Disaster Action Team member, please contact Mr. Prasad at Tri-County Red Cross, Plainfield Office, (908) 756-6414. More information about the Tri-County Red Cross and its disaster programs are available at http://www.tricountyredcross.org .
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