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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]

For more information, call Linda Rubin, Citizen Corps Program Manager at (804) 897-6500, ext. 6594, e-mail: Linda.Rubin@vdem.virginia.gov or Lisa Perry, Citizen Corp/CERT Training and Outreach Coordinator at 804) 897-6500 ext 6595, e-mail: lisa.perry@vdem.virginia.gov

 

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Date CC Affiliates Activity/Training Location Time Contact Info
           
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. 5, 2010 Chesapeake CERT - Preparedness & Organization Chesapeake Fire Dept Classroom; 304 Albemarle Dr, Chesapeake, VA  7 pm - 10 pm Robert Gelormine; 757-377-2886; argelormine@cityofchesapeake.net            
Aug. 10, 2010 Chesapeake CERT - Disaster Psychology & Blood Borne Pathogens Chesapeake Fire Dept Classroom; 304 Albemarle Dr, Chesapeake, VA  7 pm - 10 pm Robert Gelormine; 757-377-2886; argelormine@cityofchesapeake.net
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
Aug 3, 2010 Hampton City Hampton Police Division Citizen Police Academy  40 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 6:30 - 9:30pm Sara Ruch; 757-726-0649; sruch@hampton.gov
Aug 10, 2010 Hampton City Hampton Police Division Citizen Police Academy  40 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 6:30 - 9:30pm Sara Ruch; 757-726-0649; sruch@hampton.gov
Aug 17, 2010 Hampton City Hampton Police Division Citizen Police Academy  40 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 6:30 - 9:30pm Sara Ruch; 757-726-0649; sruch@hampton.gov
Aug. 12, 2010 Chesapeake CERT - Terrorism Chesapeake Fire Dept Classroom; 304 Albemarle Dr, Chesapeake, VA  7 pm - 10 pm Robert Gelormine; 757-377-2886; argelormine@cityofchesapeake.net            
Aug. 17, 2010 Chesapeake CERT - Medical Operations 1 Chesapeake Fire Dept Classroom; 304 Albemarle Dr, Chesapeake, VA  7 pm - 10 pm Robert Gelormine; 757-377-2886; argelormine@cityofchesapeake.net
Aug 18, 2010 Henrico County LEPC Meeting Henrico Fire Training
7701 E. Parham Rd.
  mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Aug. 19, 2010 Chesapeake CERT - Medical Operations 2 Chesapeake Fire Dept Classroom; 304 Albemarle Dr, Chesapeake, VA  7 pm - 10 pm Robert Gelormine; 757-377-2886; argelormine@cityofchesapeake.net
Aug 24, 2010 Hampton City Hampton Police Division Citizen Police Academy  40 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 6:30 - 9:30pm Sara Ruch; 757-726-0649; sruch@hampton.gov
Aug. 24, 2010 Chesapeake CERT - Light Search & Rescue Deep Creek Ruritan Club, Behind Fire Station #8 on GW Highway 7 pm - 10 pm Robert Gelormine; 757-377-2886; argelormine@cityofchesapeake.net                        
Aug. 26, 2010 Chesapeake CERT - Fire Safety Deep Creek Ruritan Club, Behind Fire Station #8 on GW Highway 7 pm - 10 pm Robert Gelormine; 757-377-2886; argelormine@cityofchesapeake.net
Aug. 28, 2010 Chesapeake CERT - Final Exercise Deep Creek Ruritan Club, Behind Fire Station #8 on GW Highway 8 am - finish Robert Gelormine; 757-377-2886; argelormine@cityofchesapeake.net
Aug 31, 2010 Hampton City Hampton Police Division Citizen Police Academy  40 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 6:30 - 9:30pm Sara Ruch; 757-726-0649; sruch@hampton.gov
           
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. 2, 2010 Newport News CERT - Preparedness & Organization Newport News OEM; 513 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 6 pm - 9 pm Dana Perry; 757-269-2904; dperry@nngov.com
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 7, 2010 Hampton City Hampton Police Division Citizen Police Academy  40 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 6:30 - 9:30pm Sara Ruch; 757-726-0649; sruch@hampton.gov
Sept 7, 2010 James City County CERT - Disaster Preparedness JCC Fire Training Center; 300 McLaws Circle; Williamsburg, VA 6:30 - 10:00 pm Kate Hale; 757-564-2141; khale@james-city.va.us
Sept. 7, 2010 Henrico CERT - Weather Preparedness Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #2 10 am - 12 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Sept 9, 2010 James City County CERT - Fire Safety JCC Fire Training Center; 300 McLaws Circle; Williamsburg, VA 6:30 - 10:00 pm Kate Hale; 757-564-2141; khale@james-city.va.us
Sept. 9, 2010 Charlottesville CERT - Disaster Preparedness tbd 7 pm - 9 pm Marge Thomas; 434-971-1263; mthomas@albemarle.org
Sept. 9, 2010 Henrico CERT - Weather Preparedness Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #1 7 pm - 9 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Sept. 9, 2010 Newport News CERT - Fire Suppression Newport News OEM; 513 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 6 pm - 9 pm Dana Perry; 757-269-2904; dperry@nngov.com
Sept 11-12, 2010 Manassas City CERT Train the Trainer Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad, 9322 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110  

Robert Halsall, RHalsall@ci.manassas.va.us; (703) 257-8465

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 14, 2010 Hampton City Hampton Police Division Citizen Police Academy  40 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 6:30 - 9:30pm Sara Ruch; 757-726-0649; sruch@hampton.gov
Sept 14, 2010 James City County CERT - Medical Ops 1 JCC Fire Training Center; 300 McLaws Circle; Williamsburg, VA 6:30 - 10:00 pm Kate Hale; 757-564-2141; khale@james-city.va.us
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 16, 2010 James City County CERT - Medical Ops 2 JCC Fire Training Center; 300 McLaws Circle; Williamsburg, VA 6:30 - 10:00 pm Kate Hale; 757-564-2141; khale@james-city.va.us
Sept 18, 2010 James City County CERT - Search & Rescue JCC Fire Training Center; 300 McLaws Circle; Williamsburg, VA 9:00am - 1:00pm Kate Hale; 757-564-2141; khale@james-city.va.us
Sept. 14, 2010 Henrico CERT - Fire Safety Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #2 10 am - 12 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Sept. 16, 2010 Charlottesville CERT - Fire Suppression tbd 7 pm - 9 pm Marge Thomas; 434-971-1263; mthomas@albemarle.org
Sept. 16, 2010 Henrico CERT - Fire Safety Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #1 7 pm - 9 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Sept. 16, 2010 Newport News CERT - Light Search & Rescue Newport News OEM; 513 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 6 pm - 9 pm Dana Perry; 757-269-2904; dperry@nngov.com
Sept. 16, 2010 Virginia Beach CERT Orientation, Weather & Medical Ops City of Virginia Beach Fire Training Center       927 S. Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 6 pm - 10 pm Cookie Ketcham; 757-385-2914; SKetcham@vbgov.com
Sept. 17, 2010 Portsmouth CERT - Introduction & Disaster Preparedness, Medical Operations 1 Intro Southside Regional Fire Training Academy; 1801 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 7 pm - 10 pm Susan Branche; 757-393-8765, x240; branches@portsmouthva.gov
Sept. 18, 2010 Portsmouth CERT -  Fire Suppression, Light Search & Rescue Southside Regional Fire Training Academy; 1801 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 8 am - 5 pm Susan Branche; 757-393-8765, x240; branches@portsmouthva.gov
Sept 21, 2010 Hampton City Hampton Police Division Citizen Police Academy  40 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 6:30 - 9:30pm Sara Ruch; 757-726-0649; sruch@hampton.gov
Sept 21, 2010 James City County CERT - Disaster Psych & CERT Organization JCC Fire Training Center; 300 McLaws Circle; Williamsburg, VA 6:30 - 10:00 pm Kate Hale; 757-564-2141; khale@james-city.va.us
Sept 23, 2010 James City County CERT - Terrorism JCC Fire Training Center; 300 McLaws Circle; Williamsburg, VA 6:30 - 10:00 pm Kate Hale; 757-564-2141; khale@james-city.va.us
Sept 25, 2010 James City County CERT - Practical  JCC Fire Training Center; 300 McLaws Circle; Williamsburg, VA 9:00am - 1:00pm Kate Hale; 757-564-2141; khale@james-city.va.us
Sept 28, 2010 Hampton City Hampton Police Division Citizen Police Academy  40 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 6:30 - 9:30pm Sara Ruch; 757-726-0649; sruch@hampton.gov
Sept. 21, 2010 Henrico CERT - Light Search & Rescue Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #2 10 am - 12 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Sept. 23, 2010 Charlottesville CERT - Disaster Medical Operations 1 tbd 7 pm - 9 pm Marge Thomas; 434-971-1263; mthomas@albemarle.org
Sept. 23, 2010 Henrico CERT - Light Search & Rescue Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #1 7 pm - 9 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Sept. 23, 2010 Newport News CERT - Disaster Psychology  Newport News OEM; 513 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 6 pm - 9 pm Dana Perry; 757-269-2904; dperry@nngov.com
Sept. 23, 2010 Virginia Beach CERT - Preparedness & Medical Ops City of Virginia Beach Fire Training Center       927 S. Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 6 pm - 10 pm Cookie Ketcham; 757-385-2914; SKetcham@vbgov.com
Sept. 24, 2010 Portsmouth CERT - Medical Operations 1 (cont), Medical Operations 2 Southside Regional Fire Training Academy; 1801 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 7 pm - 10 pm Susan Branche; 757-393-8765, x240; branches@portsmouthva.gov
Sept. 25, 2010 Portsmouth CERT - Organization, Disaster Psychology, Terrorism; Exercise Southside Regional Fire Training Academy; 1801 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 8 am - 5 pm Susan Branche; 757-393-8765, x240; branches@portsmouthva.gov
Sept. 28, 2010 Henrico CERT - Medical Operations 1 Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #2 10 am - 12 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Sept. 30, 2010 Charlottesville CERT - Disaster Medical Operations 2 tbd 7 pm - 9 pm Marge Thomas; 434-971-1263; mthomas@albemarle.org
Sept. 30, 2010 Henrico CERT - Medical Operations 1 Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #1 7 pm - 9 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Sept. 30, 2010 Newport News CERT - Terrorism Newport News OEM; 513 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 6 pm - 9 pm Dana Perry; 757-269-2904; dperry@nngov.com
Sept. 30, 2010 Virginia Beach CERT - CPR  City of Virginia Beach Fire Training Center       927 S. Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 6 pm - 10 pm Cookie Ketcham; 757-385-2914; SKetcham@vbgov.com
           
Sept. 24-25, 2010 CERT CERT-Train-the-Trainer Gloucester County
Gloucester Library
6920 Main St.
Gloucester, VA 23061
  Lisa Perry
Citizen Corps Coordinator
lisa.perry@vdem.virginia.gov
           
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
Emergency Response Program Coordinator
Volunteer Fairfax
http://www.volunteerfairfax.org

           
Oct. 2, 2010 CERT Campus/Teen CERT TTT Virginia Beach   Lisa Perry
Citizen Corps Coordinator
lisa.perry@vdem.virginia.gov
           
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
Oct 16-17, 2010 Dominion EMS Alliance CERT Train the Trainer 1463 Johnston-Willis Drive, Richmond, VA 23236   Jon Donnelly; jondon42@verizon.net
Oct. 20, 2010 Henrico County Citizen Corps Council Meeting Henrico Fire Training Center; 7701 E Parham Rd; Henrico, VA 10:00am Anna McCray; (804) 501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
           
Oct 22-23, 2010 Bristol Public Library CERT Train the Trainer 701 Goode Street, Bristol, VA 24201   Kevin France – 423-366-0843, bvsocp@bvunet.net
           
Oct 24, 2010 CERT Campus/Teen CERT One Day Train the Trainer Bristol Public Library - 701 Goode Street, Bristol, VA 24201  

Kevin France – 423-366-0843, bvsocp@bvunet.net

Oct 5, 2010 Henrico CERT - Medical Operations 2 Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #2 10 am - 12 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Oct 7, 2010 Charlottesville CERT - Light Search & Rescue tbd 7 pm - 9 pm Marge Thomas; 434-971-1263; mthomas@albemarle.org
Oct 7, 2010 Henrico CERT - Medical Operations 2 Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #1 7 pm - 9 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Oct 7, 2010 Newport News CERT - Medical Ops 1 Newport News OEM; 513 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 6 pm - 9 pm Dana Perry; 757-269-2904; dperry@nngov.com
Oct 7, 2010 Virginia Beach CERT - Terrorism City of Virginia Beach Fire Training Center       927 S. Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 6 pm - 10 pm Cookie Ketcham; 757-385-2914; SKetcham@vbgov.com
Oct 9, 2010 Henrico Practical Henrico Fire Training; Woodman Road Drill Facility, Henrico, VA 23228 9 am - noon Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Oct 12, 2010 Henrico CERT - Organization (NIMS 700 - Part 1) Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #2 10 am - 12 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Oct 14, 2010 Charlottesville CERT - Disaster Psychology & Team Organization tbd 7 pm - 9 pm Marge Thomas; 434-971-1263; mthomas@albemarle.org
Oct 14, 2010 Henrico CERT - Organization (NIMS 700 - Part 1) Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #1 7 pm - 9 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Oct 14, 2010 Newport News CERT - Medical Ops 2 Newport News OEM; 513 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 6 pm - 9 pm Dana Perry; 757-269-2904; dperry@nngov.com
Oct 16, 2010 Newport News CERT - Final Exercise Newport News OEM; 513 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 9 am - noon Dana Perry; 757-269-2904; dperry@nngov.com
Oct 19, 2010 Henrico CERT - Organization (NIMS 700 - Part 2) Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #2 10 am - 12 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Oct 21, 2010 Henrico CERT - Organization (NIMS 700 - Part 2) Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #1 7 pm - 9 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Oct 26, 2010 Henrico CERT - Terrorism Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #2 10 am - 12 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Oct 28, 2010 Henrico CERT - Terrorism Henrico Fire Training; 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228; Fire Classroom #1 7 pm - 9 pm Anna McCray; 804-501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
Oct 21, 2010 Charlottesville CERT - Terrorism tbd 7 pm - 9 pm Marge Thomas; 434-971-1263; mthomas@albemarle.org
Oct 21, 2010 Virginia Beach CERT - Light Search & Rescue City of Virginia Beach Fire Training Center       927 S. Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 6 pm - 10 pm Cookie Ketcham; 757-385-2914; SKetcham@vbgov.com
Oct 28, 2010 Charlottesville CERT - Final Exercise tbd 7 pm - 9 pm Marge Thomas; 434-971-1263; mthomas@albemarle.org
Oct 28, 2010 Virginia Beach CERT - Fire Suppression City of Virginia Beach Fire Training Center       927 S. Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 6 pm - 10 pm Cookie Ketcham; 757-385-2914; SKetcham@vbgov.com
           
           
           
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
           
Dec. 15, 2010 Henrico County Citizen Corps Council Meeting Henrico Fire Training Center; 7701 E Parham Rd; Henrico, VA 10:00am Anna McCray; (804) 501-7183; mcr@co.henrico.va.us
           
           

 

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Virginia Citizen Corps Programs

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:

Virginia Citizen Corps History

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.