The mission of Citizen Corps is to
harness the power of every individual through
education, training, and volunteer service
to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared
to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public
health issues, and disasters of all kinds.
The Citizen Corps mission is accomplished through a
national network of state, local,
and tribal Citizen Corps Councils. These
Councils build on community strengths to implement the
Citizen Corps programs and will carry out a local
strategy to have every American participate.
Everyone can do something to help make our families
and our communities safer through:
Personal responsibility: Developing
a household preparedness plan and disaster supplies
kits, observing home health and safety practices,
implementing disaster mitigation measures, and
participating in crime prevention and reporting.
Training: Taking classes in
emergency preparedness, response capabilities, first
aid, CPR, fire suppression, and search and rescue
procedures.
Volunteer service: Engaging
individuals in volunteer activities that support first
responders, disaster relief groups, and community safety
organizations. Everyone can do something to support
local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services,
community public health efforts, and the four stages of
emergency management: prevention, mitigation, response
and recovery efforts.
Local Citizen Corps Councils will:
- promote and strengthen the Citizen Corps
programs at the community level, such as Volunteers
in Police Service programs, CERT teams, Medical
Reserve Corps units, and Neighborhood Watch groups;
- provide opportunities for special skills and
interests;
- develop targeted outreach for the community,
including special needs groups;
- provide opportunities of training in first aid
and emergency preparedness;
- organize special projects and community events;
- encourage cooperation and collaboration among
community leaders; and
- capture smart practices and report
accomplishments; and
- create opportunities for all residents to
participate.
Contact us today to
join!
