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: citizencorps@fema.gov