What is the Council?

The big picture is to: organize program resources based on established program designs (FEMA is a model); have program resource specialists on the Board of Directors; liaison with the office of hazard mitigation; host educational membership meetings; have community access to program resources through a clearinghouse portal; facilitate community awareness, engagement, education, training, and volunteer service; provide platforms for citizens, public safety, government, community and business leaders to share resources for mutual benefit; and facilitate funding and materials support.

Neighborhood Crime Watch has been a seasoned neighborhood resource but the aftermath of the 9/11 attack on our homeland was a sobering wake up call for something more. That was followed by a string of manmade and natural hazards. Communities across the country formed action plans that FEMA has since assembled into the “Citizen Corps Council” structure. 

The concept is not new. Communities benefit from the power of groups and common goals. Our council is a rally point and mechanism to achieve our goals of being safer, stronger, and better prepared.

It works when implemented and managed with strong COMMUNITY leadership!!!

Be you a resident, homeowner, parent, student, or business owner - You can be the fabric of the Council and the programs that work for all of us.

 You begin by appreciating which program/s work for your Home, Neighborhood or Community. That happens by exploring this website, learning from experienced members at meetings, and taking the message back Home. But beware, your awakening can be contagious

(You will want more).

Membership emphasizes three action groups.  For (1) citizen-based community programs, emphasis is given to community organizations such as Civic & Neighborhood Associations, Businesses, Faith-Based Groups, Scouting Organizations, Parent and Students organizations, Fraternal Clubs & Organizations, and Amateur Radio Emergency Services. For (2) resource affiliates, emphasis is given to fire/rescue & EO, law enforcement, community relations and outreach, schools, hazard mitigation, and the American Red Cross. For (3) funders and governmental administrators, emphasis is given to BOCC, municipal mayors, school district, VF, UASI, FLASH, business federations, Chambers of Commerce, and military commands.

Management consists of Officers and a  Board of Directors. The Council’s Board is composed of representatives from each of its constituencies, namely: (1) Citizen based community programs, (2) resource affiliates that mentor, train, or support citizen-based programs, (3) Funders and governmental administrators. 

 Community representatives hold the majority of positions to ensure private citizen primacy .