Citizen Volunteer Programs
Homeland Security starts at home. The
fight to keep America and Alabama safe begins with its citizens. And in time of
disaster, it’s those citizens that are an integral part of the response, recovery,
and rebuilding process. Thus, citizen programs in Alabama are a key component within
the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.
Alabama Citizen Corps covers five programs including Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT), Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP), Medical Reserve
Corps (MRC), Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), and Fire Corps. To learn more
about these programs,
click here.
Citizen Corps programs are created at the local level. Homeland Security
Points of Contact in each county are familiar with the programs and can assist you
with joining a group or establishing one. If you would like more information on
the programs in your county,
click here to find your Point of Contact person.
The Governor’s Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives (GFBCI)
is the central government resource for Citizen Corps programs. They can provide
information to these groups that help in disaster preparedness, training, and volunteer
education. You can visit GFBCI by
clicking here. |
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