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DONATIONS
Many relief organizations
only accept cash and donations
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AMATEUR RADIO
provides
radio communications for civil-preparedness purposes during emergencies
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SPOTTERS
SKYWARN
Spotters form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather
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COMMUNITY
CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL
serve 78%of the total population
get involved
Interested in getting involved? You don’t have to know CPR, be able to lift a sandbag or have a lot of free time to be a valuable volunteer. The training is beneficial to for everyone and there are hundreds of ways you can help the North Texas Region stay prepared and ready for any emergency.
| Volunteer services | personal responsibility | neighborhood watch |
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In times of catastrophic loss of life or property, people often rush to donate clothing and other items to survivors. Check the procedures used by various organizations to know which donations will be most helpful and most likely to get to victims. First responders, disaster relief groups, community safety organizations, local law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services are also great services to offer support. |
| It’s important that you and your neighbors know how to take action in the face of an emergency. Hold Neighborhood Watch meetings where you can plan how to safeguard your homes and children. Your local Sheriffs’ office or police station can help you get started. USAonWatch |
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL
The National Crime Prevention Council’s mission is helping families and communities keep themselves safe from crime.
More InformationCitizen Corps
Uniting communities – preparing the nation
The mission of Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service. They pledge to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds. Citizen Corps promotes a range of measures for you to make your family, your home, and your community safer from the threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds.
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| Local Fire and Police Departments offer classes to citizens interested in learning more about taking an active role in helping to protect their communities. | Take classes in emergency preparedness, response capabilities, first aid, CPR, fire suppression, and search and rescue procedures. When an actual emergency occurs, you’ll know how to take proper action. | If you’d like to take an active role in helping your community prepare for emergencies, join Citizen Corps. Join Citizen Corps |