Sheep Dog Impact Assistance will deploy on a SINGLE-DAY Disaster Response Mission (DRM) to Cabot, AR to assist a Gold Star family to clean up fallen trees and debris following the recent severe storms.
Deployment Details:
- Deployment Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Departure Location: Center for Nonprofits (CFN)
- Departure Time: 0600 hours
- Mission Duration: 1 day (5/31/2025)
- Please pack a lunch and bring any preferred drinks. Water will be provided by SDIA.
- **Interested Team Members can also meet at the work location in Cabot, AR. This address will be shared upon registering for the deployment.
Registration Information:
Team members who are available to deploy should CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
After registering, you will receive further information regarding the mission location and logistics.
Requirements for Deployment – All Registrants MUST:
- Register as a DRM Volunteer using this button
- Have proof of Health/Medical insurance;
- Be able to transport yourself to the rally point; and
- Be able to pay for your expenses to/from the rally point.
REQUIRED DRM GEAR
- Sturdy, above-ankle boots. Steel-toed boots are preferred.
- Heavy work/duty pants and belt
- Shirts (Red DRM SDIA logo shirts, long or short sleeves) *
- Work Gloves+
- Eye Protection and/or Sunglasses
- Ear Protection+
- Cap/Hat, Bandana
- Sunscreen and Bug Spray+
- Personal items:
- Government-issued ID,
- cash,
- credit/debit card,
- medications (prescriptions, pain reliever, allergy)
- Rain gear/poncho
- EPI Pen (if you have allergic reactions)
*SDIA red DRM shirts will be provided if you do not have any.
RECOMMENDED GEAR
- Long sleeve shirt to fit under the SDIA shirt. Helps prevent scratches and cuts from downed tree removal
- Camelback/Water bottle
- Pocket knife
- Basic first aid kit (bandages, antiseptic ointment, small scissors, pain reliever, tweezers, burn cream, and moleskin)
- Misc. Items: snacks, water, duct tape, lip balm, dry bags, Ziplock/trash bags, matches/lighter, camera, notebook and pen, flashlight/head lamp, extra batteries,
- Rain gear/poncho
- Food/beverages (in small cooler) +
- Hygiene kit (soap, toothbrush, towel & washcloth, toilet paper, etc) +
- Baby wipes +
- Personal items: Hand sanitizer, phone charger, wet wipes, tissues, etc.
- Extra clothing, shoes or boots, socks
- Sewing Kit
- Day Backpack to transport your gear from location to location
- Feminine hygiene products
- Q-Tips
- Scissors or nail clippers
- Charger block and cables and/or Battery bank (for cell phones)
What Not To Bring
- Alcohol
- Any drug not prescribed by a doctor
- Anything you do not want lost/stolen/broken/thrown around
- If you bring a firearm, it must be secured in your vehicle with a lock
+ Items that SDIA may provide if available