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Currently
there are:
2,342
Councils which serve
224,720,380
people or
78%
of the total U.S. population.
What is Citizen Corps?
Following the tragic
events that occurred on September 11, 2001, state and
local government officials have increased opportunities
for citizens to become an integral part of protecting
the homeland and supporting the local first responders.
Officials agree that the formula for ensuring a more
secure and safer homeland consists of preparedness,
training, and citizen involvement in supporting first
responders. In January 2002, President George W. Bush
launched USA Freedom Corps, to capture the spirit of
service that has emerged throughout our communities
following the terrorist attacks.
Citizen Corps, a vital
component of USA Freedom Corps, was created to help
coordinate volunteer activities that will make our
communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to
respond to any emergency situation. It provides
opportunities for people to participate in a range of
measures to make their families, their homes, and their
communities safer from the threats of crime, terrorism,
and disasters of all kinds.
Citizen Corps programs
are build on the successful efforts that are in place in
many communities around the country to prevent crime and
respond to emergencies. Programs that started through
local innovation are the foundation for Citizen Corps
and this national approach to citizen participation in
community safety.
What kind of
training should I take?
In 95 percent of all emergencies, the
victim or a bystander provides the first immediate
assistance on the scene. Through the Citizen Corps
programs and affiliates, you can prepare for emergencies
by getting training in basic first aid and in emergency
response skills.
The Sacramento Region Citizen Corps
Council sponsors the following programs in the
Sacramento Region:
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