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Command center logs volunteers and funnels residents to FEMA, city sites and services
Summary
Rolla’s volunteer command center at Big Lots has processed more than 1,200 volunteers; officials said volunteers should check in so hours and equipment can be logged for FEMA/public‑assistance matching and so work is prioritized safely.
City staff and volunteer‑site managers said volunteer turnout has been large and useful, but that volunteers must register so the city can direct work safely and document hours and donated equipment for federal assistance calculations.
The mobile command center (Big Lots parking area) is assessing volunteers, providing basic safety training and coordinating assignments; Phelps Health staff are offering tetanus shots for volunteers…
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