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Citizen Corps

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 through:

  • Preparing the public for local risks with targeted outreach
  • Engaging voluntary organizations to help augment resources for public safety, preparedness and response capabilities
  • Integrating the whole community and integrates nontraditional resources to ensure disaster preparedness

The Citizen Corps program includes a national network of over 1,200 state, local, and tribal Citizen Corps Councils bring together local government, business, and community leaders who work to prepare their communities for disaster and to make them more resilient. Councils harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the hazards and threats facing their community.

Citizen Corps asks you to embrace the personal responsibility to be prepared; to get training in first aid and emergency skills; and to volunteer to support local emergency responders, disaster relief, and community safety.

FEMA Citizen Responder

Registering your Citizen Corps Council through the FEMA Citizen Responder website will better connect the public to community activities and initiatives that support disaster resilience. Locate a Citizen Corps Council near you on the FEMA Citizen Responder site including contact information and upcoming events.

  • Register or login to your Citizen Corps Council
  • Find a Citizen Corps Council near you
  • Contact us for assistance at FEMA-Prepare@fema.dhs.gov

History of Citizen Corps

Following the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001, state and local government officials increased opportunities for citizens to become an integral part of protecting the homeland and supporting the local first responders.

In January 2002, the President of the United States launched Citizen Corps, to capture the spirit of service that emerged throughout our communities following the terrorist attacks.

Citizen Corps programs 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.

Citizen Corps is coordinated nationally by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency. In this capacity, FEMA works closely with other federal entities, state and local governments, first responders and emergency managers, the volunteer community, and the Corporation for National & Community Service.

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Citizen Involvement

Helpful Links & Resources

Nevada Links
  • American Red Cross - Northern Nevada 
  • American Red Cross - Southern Nevada 
  • Douglas County CERT
  • Elko County CERT
  • Washoe County CERT  
  • Southern Nevada CERT 
  • Northern Nevada Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
  • Southern Nevada Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
Federal Links
  • Citizen Corps
  • Listo.gov
  • United We Serve
  • Tribal Readiness Planning
  • See Something Say Something
  • National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Citizen Corps Partner Links
  • Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
  • Fire Corps
  • Become a Volunteer
  • Neighborhood Watch
  • Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
Event Links
  • Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
  • The Great Nevada ShakeOut - Get Ready! 
  • National Night Out
  • National Preparedness Month

Registration Resources for Download

  • CERT/Citizen Corps Registration System Presentation (PDF)

  • Registration Overview (PDF)

  • CERT Registration Tutorial (PDF)

  • CERT Program Administration Tutorial (PDF)

  • Citizen Corps Council Registration Tutorial (PDF)

  • Citizen Corps Council Administration Tutorial (PDF)

For more information, see Citizen Corps' Partner Programs and Affiliate Programs.

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