[Ares-races] Re: Liability

[Steve Uhrig]

RACES worker's coverage.

Below snipped from a message to me from our county emergency management 
director regarding this exact issue:

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> I give presentations on this topic so I am quite comfortable with the
> information. I can give one to your folks if interested. 

> Volunteers who are designated by the local authorities who are
> activated to serve in any capacity as clearly defined somewhere, are
> covered under a State of Md blanket policy whether or not on State
> property. This includes to and from work site. Of course they are not
> covered if they are in any way negligent. The key is to maintain a
> roster of people- and have a position description(s). This covers YOU
> in the event there is any discrepancy as to what the role(s) actually
> are. You can contact  the Non Profits Risk management & Insurance
> Institute Washington, DC  202-462-8190  for a brochure on volunteers
> liability and insurance questions. You can ask specifically for the
> state liability laws for volunteers brochure. There are no federal
> laws, but State laws do apply. 

> Also, the county has same coverage.  You can call XXXX YYYY for a copy
> of the county govt "policies" regarding this. Hope this helps. 

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Remember this is Maryland, in a rural county who works closely with RACES 
and supports us more than adequately.

Both me and my people are satisfied with the above.

Regards ... Steve WA3SWS
RACES Officer
ARES AEC
Harford County, Maryland


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