Citizen Corps

Volunteers work together to bag food and supplies for residents affected by a disaster.

Volunteer Opportunities

FEMA employees give out coloring books to children at a local health fair.

Youth Preparedness

CERT members and other individuals stand around a CERT tent and booth.

Partners & Affiliates

Volunteers help out at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to support disaster survivors.

Food Bank Volunteers

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Citizen Corps' Mission

The mission of Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds.

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