DOGS-East
Search & Rescue
Serving the community since 1980
Welcome to the website of DOGS-East Search and Rescue. DOGS-East is a professional volunteer wilderness Search and Rescue organization serving primarily the Mid-Atlantic Region and on-call for natural disasters in the continental United States.
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DOGS-East Policies & Standards
Current governing documents, operational standards, and evaluation materials.
Emergency Resource Notice
DOGS-East Search & Rescue is an emergency resource for missing persons.
If you have an emergency, contact your local authorities or call 911.
For law enforcement and authorized emergency agencies: To request assistance from the DOGS-East team, contact the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) at (804) 674-2400.