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Mission of the Citizen Corps 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. Councils in Colorado Number of Approved Councils (County/Local/Tribal) 29 Number of Citizen Corps Partner Programs Community Emergency Response Teams 18 Neighborhood Watch 163 Volunteers in Public Service 50 Medical Reserve Corps 17 Fire Corps 24
Population Served by County/Local Citizen Corps Councils (according to year 2000 Census figures) 4,162,033 (97% of total state population)
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List of Councils in Colorado	National Citizen Corps
Colorado Council Contact Information	Governor's Commission on Community Service

Everyone can do something to help make our families and our communities safer through: 

• Developing a household preparedness plan and disaster supplies kits, and implementing disaster mitigation measures

• Participating in crime prevention and reporting

• Taking classes in emergency preparedness, first aid, CPR, fire suppression, and search and rescue procedures

• Volunteering to support first responders, disaster relief groups, and community safety organizations 

• Supporting local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, community public health efforts, and the four stages of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, response and recovery efforts through an organized training and response program.

• Promote and strengthen community Citizen Corps programs, such as Volunteers in Police Service programs, Community in Emergency Response Teams, Medical Reserve Corps units, and Neighborhood Watch groups; provide opportunities for special skills and interests; 

• Develop targeted outreach for the community, including special needs groups; provide opportunities of training in first aid and emergency preparedness; organize special projects and community events; encourage cooperation and collaboration among community leaders; capture smart practices and report accomplishments; and create opportunities for all residents to participate.

• Create the groundwork for the long-term security of our neighborhoods, our communities, and our nation.

For more information about Citizen Corps, contact Deanna Erstad.