MRC and CERT in Action March 8-11 Emergency Shelter Opening
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The Fairbank Shelter opened on March 8th at 1pm and closed on March 11th at 10am. During that time period we saw 346 residents, had 10 overnight residents, and served 250 snacks and 127 meals. Residents who came to the shelter had access to free WIFI, charging stations, 3 meals a day plus snacks, bathrooms, and a warm place to stay. Rides to the shelter for homebound residents were provided via the senior van. The staffing of the shelter was a combination of Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. Town employees were also used to staff the shelter. Over three days we had 59 people staffing the shelter. Many neighboring town volunteers also came to assist at the shelter from nearby MRC and CERT organizations. The shelter was a place for people to recharge their batteries (literally) and get out of the cold to warm up and have a place of rest. We have received many thanks from our residents during and after the shelter. Please reach out to Marie Royea CERT and Phyllis Schilp BOH Nurse MRC Fairbank Shelter Managers for more information on how you can volunteer for the organizations that run the shelter. Special thanks to all the volunteers who staffed the shelter with special recognition to Marie Royea whose leadership and commitment to the town is exemplary. We need a village to run the shelter so please consider volunteering for the Sudbury MRC or CERT teams.
Submitted by Phyllis Schilp BOH Nurse
Phyllis Schilp MRC schilpp@sudbury.ma.us 978-440-5477
Marie Royea CERT marie.royea@gmail.com 978-443-7809