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National Citizen Corps CouncilNational Citizen Corps Council Corporate SupportCorporate Support
Promoting a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility
DHS / EPR / FEMA
State Citizen Corps CouncilsState Citizen Corps Councils
Tribal / Local Citizen Corps CouncilsTribal / Local Citizen Corps Councils
American Public
Ready.gov / Are You Ready? / Safety - Preparedness Awareness ProgramsReady.gov / Are You Ready? / Safety - Preparedness Awareness Programs
DOJ / NSA DOJ / IACP DHS / EPR / EMI DHHS / OSG
Charter Federal PartnersCharter Federal Partners
AffiliatePrograms
Citizen Corps MissionCitizen Corps Mission
To have everyone participate in making America safer
Everyone can do something to be safer from the dangers we all face – natural disasters, terrorism, crime, public health issues and other medical emergencies – and to help our communities be safer too.
Citizen Corps MissionCitizen Corps MissionEvery American can participate through:
• Personal responsibility: preparedness plans and
disaster supplies kits - home health and safety practices - disaster mitigation measures - crime prevention and reporting
• Training: emergency preparedness - response capabilities - first aid - fire suppression - search and rescue procedures - public health and safety
• Volunteer service: law enforcement - fire - emergency medical services - community public health - emergency management - disaster relief & community safety organizations
Citizen Corps ApproachCitizen Corps Approach
National network of state/local/tribal
Citizen Corps Councils to: - tailor activities to the community
- build on community strengths to develop and
implement a local strategy for all to participate
National Voice – National public awareness and media campaign
Citizen Corps CouncilsCitizen Corps CouncilsMembershipMembership
• First responder/emergency management(law enforcement, fire, EMS/EMT, public works)
• Volunteer community• Elected officials• Business leaders• School systems representatives• Transportation sector• Media executives• Faith based groups• Minority and special needs representation• Leadership from community sub-structure
Citizen Corps CouncilCitizen Corps CouncilssResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
• Build on community strengths to develop action plans to involve the whole community, including special needs groups
• Focus on public education, training, and volunteer opportunities for community and family safety
• Promote and oversee Citizen Corps programs
• Provide opportunities for special skills and interests
• Organize special projects/community events
• Capture smart practices and report accomplishments
1 firefighter for every 280 people1 million firefighters – 750,000 volunteer
1 sworn officer for every 385 people436,000 sworn law enforcement personnel291,000 sworn sheriff’s office personnel
1 EMT/paramedic for every 325 people860,000 all levels of pre-hospital services: basic EMT, intermediate EMT, paramedic
First Responders Per CapitaFirst Responders Per Capita
White House Homeland Security website and EMS Magazine July 2002
In 95% of all emergencies,bystanders or victims themselves
are the first to provide emergency assistance or
to perform a rescue
Los Angeles Fire Department
The Need to be Ready The Need to be Ready
Citizen PreparednessCitizen Preparedness
To ensure that all Americans have the necessary information, education and skills to protect
themselves, their families, homes and businesses
People People TakingTaking
ACTION!!ACTION!!
Be ReadyBe ReadyAre You Ready?Are You Ready?Other PublicationsOther Publications
CouncilsCouncilsAdvocacyOutreach
Media Canvassing
Word of mouth Training & Exercises
Citizen Corps Programs Citizen Corps Programs
Other public education, training and volunteer service programs promoting community and family safety
Department of Justice• Neighborhood Watch• Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
Federal Emergency Management Agency• Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
Department of Health and Human Services• Medical Reserve Corps
Neighborhood Watch - DOJNeighborhood Watch - DOJ
• 30 years old – success in crime prevention
• Double number of Neighborhood WatchPrograms to 15,000 over 2 years
• Partnership with the National Sheriffs’ Association
Volunteers in Police Volunteers in Police Service - DOJService - DOJ
• On line directory of 436 existing local programs, sample policies and documents at www.policevolunteers.org
• Best practices guidance to recruit, train, and use citizen volunteers in police departments
• Partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police
CERT - FEMACERT - FEMA
• 20 hour course- Disaster Preparedness - Light Urban Search and Rescue- Fire Safety - Medical Principles and Treatment- Team Organization - Disaster Psychology- Terrorism module (new) - Final Exercise
• Train-the-Trainer delivery system
Goal to triple the number of individuals trained ~ an additional 400,000 nationwide
Medical Reserve Corps - HHSMedical Reserve Corps - HHS
• Active and retired health care professionals and others with an interest in public health issues
• Support in large-scale local emergencies
• Promote community public health year round
• Nov 2002: 42 demonstration grants announced and Guide for Local Leaders released
• www.medicalreservecorps.gov
Citizen Corps Affiliates Citizen Corps Affiliates
• Programs and organizations that provide:- materials and resources for public education or training;
- volunteer service opportunities to support first responders,
disaster relief activities, and community safety efforts; or
- represent volunteers with an interest in homeland security
• Coordination and mutual support of respective activities
Citizen Corps AffiliatesCitizen Corps Affiliates
• National Fire Protection Association
• Save-A-Life Foundation
• The U.S. Junior Chamber (Jaycees)
• National Volunteer Fire Council
• National Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster
Citizen Corps AffiliatesCitizen Corps Affiliates
• Points of Light Foundation and the National Network of Volunteer Centers
• National Safety Council
• American Radio Relay League
• American Red Cross
• Civil Air Patrol
• Veterans of Foreign Wars
Citizen Corps AffiliatesCitizen Corps AffiliatesNew Federal Partners
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Department of Education ~ Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
National Citizen Corps CouncilNational Citizen Corps Council
Membership: Leaders of national organizations
- law enforcement - volunteer groups
- fire - private sector
- emergency management - federal partners
- emergency medical and - intergovernmental
public health services organizations
whose colleagues at the state and local level will collaborate to create local Citizen Corps Councils and to advance the Citizen Corps mission
Citizen CorpsCitizen CorpsCommunity BenefitsCommunity Benefits
• Greater sense of security, responsibility, and personal control
• Builds community pride, unity and patriotism
• Promotes risk reduction, mitigation, and preparedness practices
• Prepares us all for helping others in a crisis
Citizen CorpsCitizen CorpsCommunity BenefitsCommunity Benefits
Benefits for First Responders:
• Year round support through volunteer programs
• Reduces burden on first responder services by promoting mitigation and preparedness measures
• Creates well trained, better informed, and better prepared citizens to take care of themselves and others during times of crisis -- allowing first responders to address the most critical needs
What YOU Can DoWhat YOU Can Do
• Partner with volunteer organizations, first responder and emergency management leadership, elected leadership, private sector and educational groups
• Help form Citizen Corps Councils and start the programs in your community
• Help with public education, risk assessment, training, and volunteer participation
• Mentor others: organizations and communities
www.citizencorps.govContact us at: [email protected]