2007-2008 CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM
This year the 26 Citizen Corps Councils, located through out Nebraska, will be focusing on the following goals:
- Developing plans to manage spontaneous volunteers at the scene of a disaster
- Developing and implementing plans to assist disabled, non-English speaking, aged, and low income persons in disasters
- Develop partnerships with faith based groups
- Developing pet disaster preparedness plans to be incorporated into local emergency management plans
These 26 Citizen Corps Councils are organized into Citizen Corps Regions
Nebraska Citizen Corps councils will also be recruiting and training volunteers to participate in:
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
Neighborhood Watch/USA on Watch
Participation in these programs allows Nebraskans the opportunity and training to serve with medical professionals and public safety first responders, dealing with the aftermath of natural or man made disasters. If you are interested in serving with Nebraska Citizen Corps please contact:
Questions or Comments
Dennis Fowler
Citizen Corps Program Officer
(402) 471-6228