What is Citizen Corps?
After September 11, 2001, America witnessed a wellspring of
selflessness and heroism. People in every corner of the country
asked, "What can I do?" and "How can I help?" Citizen Corps was
created to help all Americans answer these questions through public
education and outreach, training, and volunteer service.
Citizen Corps Councils help drive local citizen participation by
coordinating Citizen Corps programs, developing community action
plans, assessing possible threats and identifying local resources. In
the San Luis Valley, the Citizen Corps Council is made up of local
emergency responders, public officials, and citizens concerned about
making our area safer and more secure.
Programs of Citizen Corps include Medical Reserve Corps (MRC),
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Fire Corps,
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), and Neighbor Helping