US Coast Guard Auxiliary and FEMA Opportunity

Time: 2-3 hours per day on missions

Location: Online

Uniform: N/A

Description:  

FEMA is currently seeking auxiliarists to assist with remote geospatial damage assessments following natural disasters. This voluntary mission involves using GIS tools to help FEMA assess the impact of events like hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes. Training will be provided, and participants will need basic computer skills. No specialized equipment is required, just access to a computer and ARCGIS/Sextant software, which FEMA will provide. The mission is flexible, with 2-3 hours of work per day, and can be done remotely. The request has been approved by CG-OEM, DIR-Q, and Commodore Saunders. Interested auxiliarists should contact Mr. Bill Hanlon for more details and to sign up. The mission will support FEMA in providing timely and accurate damage assessments to aid in disaster response.

Contact Information:

(DIR-Q) Bill Hanlon

Email: [email protected]

(VFC) Ivan Dubro (cc in email)

Email: [email protected]

 USCG Photography Support

Time: Mission dependent

Location: Mission dependent

Uniform: Mission dependent, ODU or Trops

Description:

D13 External Affairs office is requesting volunteers to help capture and share Coast Guard missions and stories with the public in the Pacific Northwest. Due to having a limited active-duty staff and a large area to cover, they are looking for Auxiliary members who are skilled in photography and willing to take quality photos for public release. These photos could cover
events such as training, missions, community events, and ceremonies that active-duty personnel can't support. The office will assist with event coordination and provide training resources for volunteers. Leaders are asked to share this opportunity at upcoming flotilla meetings, and the contact list will be built until March. Additional inquiries can be directed to the provided
email address.

Contact Information:

(PAC) Ayla Hudson

Email: [email protected]

(VFC) Ivan Dubro (cc in email)

Email: [email protected]