Palatine citizen corps (pcc)
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.
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 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.
Starting a Citizen Corps Council in your area will help create the
groundwork for the long-term security of our neighborhoods, our
communities, and our nation.
Cindy Wolta, Chair
Jerry Chapman, Vice Chair
Linda Kielas, Secretary
Jim Brandt
Cathy Brandel
Mary Casey-Lockyer
Dennis Dwyer
Mary Fitzgibbons
Roman Golash
Tom Gordon
Norm Malcolm
Richard Maxwell
Rita Mullins
John Powers
Nancy Robb
Kurt Schroeder
Tom Smith
Craig Wagner
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