Citizen Corps Councils
The Citizen Corps mission is accomplished through a national network of state, local, and tribal Citizen Corps Councils. These Councils build on community strengths to implement the Citizen Corps preparedness programs and carry out a local strategy to involve government, community leaders, and citizens in all-hazards preparedness and resilience.
Citizen Corps Councils encourage citizens to help make our communities safer through:
Citizen Corps Councils encourage citizens to help make our communities safer through:
- Personal responsibility: Developing a household preparedness plan and disaster supplies kits, observing home health and safety practices, implementing disaster mitigation measures, and participating in crime prevention and reporting.
- Training: Taking classes in emergency preparedness, response capabilities, first aid, CPR, fire suppression, and search and rescue procedures.
- Volunteer service: Engaging individuals in volunteer activities that support first responders, disaster relief groups, and community safety organizations. Everyone can do something to support local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, community public health efforts, and the four stages of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, response and recovery efforts.
Calhoun County Citizen Corps Council 2011
Coordiantor - Debbie Blevins, EMA
Chair - Melonie Carmichael, JSU
Co-Chair - Bill Rozier, Retired
Secretary - Tabitha Barger, Calhoun County Animal Control
Carol Kirk, American Red Cross
Denise Rucker, RSVP
Harold Rhodes, Civil Defense
Charles McDonald, Calhoun County Animal Control
Brian Conary, Calhoun County Highway Dept
Maj. Darryl Kingsbury, Salvation Army
Vanda Holt, Senior Preparedness
Honorary Lifetime Members
Randall Landers - Chair 2010
Chair - Melonie Carmichael, JSU
Co-Chair - Bill Rozier, Retired
Secretary - Tabitha Barger, Calhoun County Animal Control
Carol Kirk, American Red Cross
Denise Rucker, RSVP
Harold Rhodes, Civil Defense
Charles McDonald, Calhoun County Animal Control
Brian Conary, Calhoun County Highway Dept
Maj. Darryl Kingsbury, Salvation Army
Vanda Holt, Senior Preparedness
Honorary Lifetime Members
Randall Landers - Chair 2010