Disaster Healthcare Volunteers (DHV)
    

Who Are Disaster Healthcare Volunteers?

The Disaster Healthcare Volunteers Program is designed to ensure that, in the event of a disaster, pre-credentialed volunteer medical and health staff will be deployed to assist in response and recovery efforts.  

In July 2007, the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), established the Disaster Healthcare Volunteers program as the overarching program for medical volunteers in California.  As such, the Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP) has been folded into the Disaster Healthcare Volunteers System.

When you register on the secure web-based registry, you will indicate your volunteer preferences and enter information about your skills. The registry will automatically notify you in the case of a disaster and track your deployment.

Why Register Before A Disaster?

1.     Verify your license and certifications

2.     Participate in training opportunities

3.     Help disaster managers understand how many volunteers might be available

4.     Help us match your skills with the needs required in each emergency situation.

How to Register?