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Calvert County Citizen Corps Council
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About Citizen Corp
Following the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001, state and local government officials have increased opportunities for citizens to become an integral part of protecting the homeland and supporting the local first responders. Officials agree that the formula for ensuring a more secure and safer homeland consists of preparedness, training, and citizen involvement in supporting 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 was created to help coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. It provides opportunities for people to participate in a range of measures to make their families, their homes, and their communities safer from the threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds.
Calvert County Citizens Corps sponsors an Emergency Preparedness course for Calvert County Citizens known as Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Click the link below or call 410-535-1600, extension 2638 to register!
Training is designed to cover the following:
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Disaster Preparedness
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Fire Safety
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Disaster Medical Operations – Triage and Treating Life Threatening Injuries
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Disaster Medical Operations – Assessment, Treatment, and Hygiene
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Light Search and Rescue
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Team Organization
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Disaster Psychology
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Terrorism and CERT
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Final Exercise
Sessions are free to County residents, but do require about 20 hours to complete.
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CERT: The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. View a presentation about our County CERT. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.
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Southern Maryland Chapter of the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by Volunteers, that provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. This chapter is located at American Red Cross, Southern Maryland Chapter; P.O. Box 507; La Plata, Maryland 20646 E-Mail: Receptionist@SOMDRedCross.org or call 1-888-276-2767 or 301-934-2066
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Civil Air Patrol: "America’s U.S. Air Force Auxiliary... performing Missions for America.” Local units of CAP conduct activities and training in Emergency Services, Cadet Programs,and Aerospace Education. View a capabilities briefing about your local C.A.P. organization. Learn more by visiting the Calvert Squadron which meets at the First Baptist Church on German Chapel Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Tuesday evenings 7-9pm.
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United Way of Calvert County
Located in Prince Frederick MD, their mission is to be a moving force in building a stronger, healthier, more compassionate Calvert County, family by family. |
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Volunteer Southern Maryland's mission: Fostering change through volunteerism to build a stronger community. VSMD serves as a one-stop shop for volunteerism that connects volunteers with opportunities to serve, as well as local non-profit agencies in need of volunteers. We do this through an interactive online database of local nonprofit agencies and volunteer opportunities that is accessible to anyone at anytime. In addition, VSMD also sponsors monthly events, activities, and drives to meet local community needs.
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Calvert County Health Department
Dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Calvert county citizens. The Health Department can be reached at 410-535-5400 or 301-855-1353. |
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Become a CERT trained volunteer
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Phone: 410-535-1600 or 301-855-1243, ext. 2638
Fax: 410-535-3997; Email: oem@co.cal.md.us
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