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Recap of Recent Outreach Opportunities!

To kick off the Spring we wanted to give you all a quick recap of recent March opportunities. Outreach events always increase in the Spring and Summer so here's some information on what to expect as well!

March is Women's History Month!

March is here and we are headed into Spring! This month is particularly special because we get to celebrate women all month long! March 8th, 2024 was International Women's Day and the theme for this year is: 'Inspire Inclusion'. Please take the time to check out this article written by the IWD Community.

Volunteer Requirements Notification from RespondDE

DE BEST volunteers, as a team of RespondDE managed by UD for DSAMH, must follow all requirements of RespondDE.

Dover PD Active Shooter Training & Information Regarding More Courses

Excerpt regarding February 28, 2024 "Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events / CRASE Course"

Committee Meeting Minutes: January 2024

Check out January's Committee Meeting overview and Minutes. We discussed updates, new trainings available, and networking opportunities in the community. Thanks to everyone that joined in! Hope to see you at our Winter Social, January 30th!

FY23/24 Q2 Quarterly Review and Meeting Minutes, January 2024: Volunteer Onboarding Check List

Please check out last quarter's program updates and activities. Included are the Quarterly Meeting Minutes for January 9, 2024 (held virtually). Thank you!

DE BEST Preparedness Minute: Winter Weather

Winter storms may bring with them extreme coldf, reezing rain, snow and Ice and/or high winds. Be prepared!

Help Line Resources

Create your GO BAGS today! with Planning Resource Links

Be prepared. Please review and/or print your supply list and create your "Go Bags" today! Included are: The Personal Effects Bag, The Technology Go Bag, Personal Emergency Medical Supply Bag, Home Preparedness Kit, Emergency Hardware Kit, Child/Infant Go Bag, and Pet Emergency Prep Kit

Committee Meeting Minutes: November 2023

Check out November's Committee Meeting overview and Minutes. We focused on updates, new qualifications, and networking opportunities in the community. Thanks to everyone that joined in! Have a wonderful Holiday!

Quarterly Meeting Minutes: October 2023, Preparedness "Go Kits"

Check out October's Quarterly Meeting overview and Minutes. We focused on our progress this quarter and had a brief presentation How to/What to pack in Emergency Go Kit by Celeste Peart. We concluded with a recap of how to navigate our portal and servde. Thank you again to everyone that joined in! Have a wonderful rest of your Fall!

Delaware Learning Center (DLC) Registration Instructions

Some trainings are offered through DLC portal. All DE BEST volunteers should set up and maintain a DLC account.