The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. Using their training, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event and can take a more active role in preparing their community.”

“The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps is to establish teams of local volunteer medical and public health professionals who can contribute their skills and expertise throughout the year as well as during times of community need.”

An expanded Neighborhood Watch Program incorporates terrorism awareness education into its existing crime prevention mission while also serving as a way to bring residents together to focus on emergency preparedness and emergency response training. Check back soon for the downloadable Neighborhood Watch Toolkit provided by the National Sheriff's Association.

“Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) works to enhance the capacity of state and local law enforcement to utilize volunteers. VIPS draws on the time and considerable talents of civilian volunteers and allows law enforcement professionals to better perform their frontline duties.”