The Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program (DSWVP) was created as the result of legislation to provide workers’ compensation benefits to registered Disaster Service Worker (DSW) volunteers who are injured while participating in authorized disaster-related activities, including pre-approved training. Disaster service, as defined for the Program, is designed to aid in the response and recovery phases in a disaster or emergency. It does not include the day-to-day emergency response activities typically associated with, for example, law enforcement, fire services or emergency medical services. The Program also provides limited immunity from liability.
Contact Information
| Anita Chant |
Sandra LaPointe |
| DSWVP |
Claims Management Service |
| 3650 Schriever Avenue |
PO Box 65005 |
| Mather, CA 95655 |
Pinedale, CA 93650 |
| (916) 845-8763 (desk) |
(951) 413-5954 (desk) |
| (916) 845-8736 (fax) |
(707) 646-0543 (fax) |
| Kathryn Chin |
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Additional Information
Program Guidance (pdf download)
Program Regulations (word document)
DSW "Registration Form" (word document)
DSW "Guide to Workers Compensation" (pdf download)
DSWVP WC Claim Instruction wo comments 9 2011 rev.pdf (pdf document)
SCIF Form e3301 - Workers Compensation Claim Form (pdf download)
SCIF Form e3267 - Employer's Report of Occupational Injury or Illness (pdf download)
If you have questions, you may contact Anita Chant or Kathryn Chin at the Cal EMA numbers listed above or via electronic mail at:
anita.chant@calema.ca.gov kathryn.chin@calema.ca.gov