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that you can do softiething to help, rather than sit by,” the teacher said. “Knowing that there’s something you can do I think makes you less apprehensive about what could happen.”
The volunteers already signed up come from all walks of life. They offer different skills and experiences. And all are needed.
“I thought it was a good cause, and after Sept. 11. . . it’s coming and we need to be ready,” said volunteer Brian Atkin, a local resident that works with the federal government. “For the people of Culpeper, it’s good to have something in place in case something happens and I’d like to be there to keep people calm and help.”
The training sessions present horrific scenarios, things that most people don’t like to envision. But the reason behind talking about such things is obvious.
Paul Tobm, a retiree from Orange County, understands the role of the volunteer network he has joined.
“I hope we never have to do anything, but it’s good to be prepared.”
Email the reporter at rarrington@culpepercitizen.com
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