Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program

​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.

 

NEW DSW Volunteer Program Regulations Effective 12/17/2012

Title 19 DSW Regulations.12.17.2012.pdf
(See under ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for details of revisions)

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Details of Revisions: Regulations 12/17/2012 with Sections Affected Matrix

DSW Program Guidance 4.6.2001.pdf  > Replace Appendix 1 with NEW Regulations

DSW Registration 2013.doc

DSW Guide to Workerks Compensation 2012.pdf

DSWVP WC Claim Submission Instruction (Rev.4.2013).pdf 

SCIF Form e3301 - Workers Compensation Claim Form

SCIF Form e3267 - Employer's Report of Occupational Injury or Illness

​CONTACT INFORMATION Anita Chant Cal EMA - Preparedness Division 3650 Schriever Avenue​ Mather, CA 95655​ Desk: (916) 845-8763 Fax: (916) 845-8736 anita.chant@calema.ca.gov	Sandra Labowitz​ State Compensation Insurance Fund Specialized Claims Operations PO Box 65005 Pinedale, CA 93650 Desk: (714) 347-6580 Fax: (707) 646-0543 sllabowitz@scif.com
Kathryn Chin Cal EMA - Preparedness Division 3650 Schriever Avenue​ Mather, CA 95655​ Desk: (916) 845-8787 Fax: (916) 845-8736 kathryn.chin@calema.ca.gov​	​