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Virginia Citizen Corps, part of the national Citizen Corps program, gets Virginia citizens directly involved in homeland security and emergency preparedness. The program allows you to help your community by volunteering some of your time, energy and skills to emergency preparedness and response activities.
Find out more: Download the Citizen Corps Fact Sheet [739kb PDF]
| Date | CC Affiliates | Activity/Training | Location | Time | Contact Info |
January 12, 19, 26, 2010 |
CERT | Basic CERT Training | Virginia Beach Fire Training Center | 6-10 p.m. | Cookie Ketcham 757-385-2914 vbcert@vbgov.com |
| January 27, 2010 | Fairfax County CERT | CERT Training - Class 3: Disaster Medical Operations 1 | Kings Park Elementary School 5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 |
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jeffrey Katz Volunteer Liaison Fairfax County Fire and Rescue (703) 246-3926 http://www.fairfaxcountycert.org |
| January 28, 2010 | Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council | Citizen Corps Council Meeting | 4890 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA Conference Rooms 2104 & 2105 |
6:45 p.m. | Marcelo Ferreira Emergency Response Program Coordinator Volunteer Fairfax http://www.volunteerfairfax.org |
| Feb. 2, 2010 | Chesterfield CERT Program |
Community Emergency Response Team Course | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| February 3, 2010 | Fairfax County CERT | CERT Training - Class 4: Disaster Medical Operations 2 | Kings Glen Elementary School 5701 Danbury Forest Dr. Springfield, VA 22151 |
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jeffrey Katz Volunteer Liaison Fairfax County Fire and Rescue (703) 246-3926 http://www.fairfaxcountycert.org |
| February 10, 2010 | Fairfax County CERT | CERT Training - Class 5: Light Search and Rescue Operations | Kings Glen Elementary School 5701 Danbury Forest Dr. Springfield, VA 22151 |
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jeffrey Katz Volunteer Liaison Fairfax County Fire and Rescue http://www.fairfaxcountycert.org |
| February 10, 2010 | Chesterfield County CERT | Neighbors Helping Neighbors | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, VA |
7p.m.-8:30p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.com |
| February 10, 2010 | Continuing Education Classes | CF & EMS Overview | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
February 2, 9, 16, 23 , 2010 |
CERT | Basic CERT Training | Virginia Beach Fire Training Center | 6-10 p.m. | Cookie Ketcham 757-385-2914 vbcert@vbgov.com |
| February 17, 2010 | Fairfax County CERT | CERT Training - Class 6: Disaster Psychology, Terrorism, Course Review | Kings Park Elementary School 5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 |
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jeffrey Katz Volunteer Liaison Fairfax County Fire and Rescue (703) 246-3926 http://www.fairfaxcountycert.org |
| February 20, 2010 | Fairfax County CERT | CERT Training - Class 7: Fire Suppression | Kings Glen Elementary School 5701 Danbury Forest Dr. Springfield, VA 22151 |
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jeffrey Katz Volunteer Liaison Fairfax County Fire and Rescue (703) 246-3926 http://www.fairfaxcountycert.org |
| February 27, 2010 | CERT | Basic CERT Training | ECPI College of Technology, Virginia Beach, VA | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Coockie Ketcham 757-385-2914 vbcert@vbgov.com |
March 2, 9, 16, 20, 2010 |
CERT | Basic CERT Training | Virginia Beach Fire Training Center | 6-10 p.m. | Cookie Ketcham 757-385-2914 vbcert@vbgov.com |
| March 3, 2010 | Citizen Corps/ Williamsburg NRT | Communications Drill | Williamsburg EOC 444 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
5:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| March 3, 2010 | LEPC | City of Williamsburg Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting | Williamsburg EOC 444 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
3:00 p.m. | Fire Chief Pat Dent 757-220-6220 |
| March 6,13,20,27, 2010 | CERT | Basic CERT Training | ECPI College of Technology, Virginia Beach, VA | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Coockie Ketcham 757-385-2914 vbcert@vbgov.com |
| March 9, 2010 | Continuing Education Classes | CERT Psychology | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| March 25, 2010 | Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council | Citizen Corps Council Meeting | 4890 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA Conference Rooms 2104 & 2105 |
6:45 p.m. | Marcelo Ferreira Emergency Response Program Coordinator Volunteer Fairfax http://www.volunteerfairfax.org |
| April 3,10,17, 2010 | CERT | Basic CERT Training | ECPI College of Technology, Virginia Beach, VA | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Coockie Ketcham 757-385-2914 vbcert@vbgov.com |
| April 7, 2010 | Citizen Corps/ Williamsburg NRT | Communications Drill | Williamsburg EOC 444 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
5:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| April 11, 24, 2010 | CERT | Towne Bank CERT | Various Tidewater Area | 8a.m - 5p.m. | Cookie Ketcham (757)385-2914 vdcert@vbgov.com |
| April 13, 2010 | Continuing Education Classes | Disaster Preparedness | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 2010 | CERT | CERT Training | Fire Dept Classroom 440 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| April 17, 24, May 1, 2010 | CERT | CERT Training | Fire Dept Classroom 440 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| May 1, 2010 | CERT | Basic CERT Training | ECPI College of Technology, Virginia Beach, VA | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Coockie Ketcham 757-385-2914 vbcert@vbgov.com |
| May 5, 2010 | Citizen Corps/ Williamsburg NRT | Communications Drill | Williamsburg EOC 444 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
5:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| May 4, 2010 | Basic CERT Classes | Chesterfield CERT Classes |
Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
6:30 - 10p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| May 8, 15, 2010 | CERT | Towne Bank CERT | Various Tidewater Area | 8a.m - 5p.m. | Cookie Ketcham (757)385-2914 vdcert@vbgov.com |
| May 12, 2010 | Continuing Education Classes | Medical Ops Review (Basic refresher course) | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| May 12-14, 2010 May 17-19, 2010 |
Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) | Virginia Cooperative Extension, MARE Center, 5527 Sullivan's Mill Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 | Dr. Shea Porr cporr@vt.edu 540-687-3521 Ext. 27
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| May 27, 2010 | Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council | Citizen Corps Council Meeting | 4890 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA Conference Rooms 2104 & 2105 |
6:45 p.m. | Marcelo Ferreira Emergency Response Program Coordinator Volunteer Fairfax http://www.volunteerfairfax.org |
| June 2, 2010 | Citizen Corps/ Williamsburg NRT | Communications Drill | Williamsburg EOC 444 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
5:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| June 8, 2010 | Continuing Education Classes | Fire Codes and Fire Prevention | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| July 7, 2010 | Citizen Corps/ Williamsburg NRT | Communications Drill | Williamsburg EOC 444 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
5:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| July 17, 2010 | CERT | CERT Training Refresher Day | Quarterpath Recreation Center 202 Quarterpath Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| July 29, 2010 | Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council | Citizen Corps Council Meeting | 4890 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA Conference Rooms 2104 & 2105 |
6:45 p.m. | Marcelo Ferreira Emergency Response Program Coordinator Volunteer Fairfax http://www.volunteerfairfax.org |
| August 4, 2010 | Citizen Corps/ Williamsburg NRT | Communications Drill | Williamsburg EOC 444 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
5:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| Aug. 10 , 2010 | Continuing Education Classes | CERT and Forensics | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| Sept. 1, 2010 | Citizen Corps/ Williamsburg NRT | Communications Drill | Williamsburg EOC 444 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
5:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| Sept. 7, 2010 | Chesterfield County CERT | Basic CERT Classes | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
6:30p.m. to 10p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| Sept. 13, 2010 | Citizen Corps/ Williamsburg NRT | Citizen Corps Council Meeting/ Sector Captains Roundtable | Williamsburg Municipal Building 401 Lafayette St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
7:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| Sept. 15 , 2010 | Continuing Education Classes | Emergency Communications (Basic refresher course) | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| Sept. 30, 2010 | Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council | Citizen Corps Council Meeting | 4890 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA Conference Rooms 2104 & 2105 |
6:45 p.m. | Marcelo Ferreira |
| Oct. 6, 2010 | Citizen Corps/ Williamsburg NRT | Communications Drill | Williamsburg EOC 444 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
5:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| Oct. 12 , 2010 | Continuing Education Classes | Air Medical Operations | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| Oct. 16, 2010 | CERT | CERT Training Refresher Day | Quarterpath Recreation Center 202 Quarterpath Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | Chesterfield County CERT | Basic CERT Classes | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
6:30p.m. to 10p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| Nov 10 , 2010 | Continuing Education Classes | Basic Search & Rescue (Basic refresher course) | Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, 23832 |
7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. | CERT Program Coordinator Jon Donnelly (804)320-2165 CERTChesterfield@verizon.net |
| Dec. 6, 2010 | Citizen Corps/ Williamsburg NRT | Communications Drill | Williamsburg EOC 444 N. Boundary St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
5:00 p.m. | Amy Stoll NRT Coordinator 757-220-6198 citizencorp@williamsburgva.gov |
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Citizen Corps' programs create well-trained, readily available pools of local people who know their community well, and who can help during the first critical hours of a major disaster.
The Virginia Citizen Corps Programs include:
In 2001 Governor Mark Warner created Virginia Corps to capture the renewed spirit of volunteer service and community preparedness that has emerged since Sept. 11, 2001. It serves as a central clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities across Virginia.
Virginia Corps also localizes Citizen Corps -- the national homeland security and preparedness initiative. Virginia’s Citizen Corps helps residents make their communities safer from emergencies and disasters by getting them involved in these preparedness efforts.
Fifty local Citizen Corps Councils now coordinate outreach and programs, reaching approximately 75 percent of Virginia’s population.
CERTs – Community Emergency Response Teams – are taking off. There are now 50 teams around the state, with more than 2,000 trained Virginia volunteers. Two state agencies and six universities have implemented CERT training, and Nextel and PBS are conducting training for their employees. CERTs provided widespread and significant support during and after Hurricane Isabel; during spring flooding in Tazewell County; after a tornado swept through Danville; and during a TB public health incident in Chesapeake.
Neighborhood Watch and Volunteers in Police Service programs now include 4,794 groups across Virginia, averaging 66 households each. These groups have started forming partnerships with local CERT programs to increase enrollment.
The Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program has grown tremendously since its start in 2003 with 12 MRC units. Today, there are 30 MRC units and over 10,000 community members actively volunteering to "Protecting the Health of Virginia". Local volunteers have supported communicable disease outbreak investigations, emergency shelters, free medical screenings, rabies vaccination and flu shot clinics, first aid stations at community events, emergency preparedness outreach and much more.
