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Community resilience requires the participation of community leaders from all sectors and the public. The local Councils in this registry are committed to strengthening community safety and preparedness through increased civic engagement and to developing goals and strategies tailored to specific community vulnerabilities and population.

Jefferson County, WV Citizen Corps/CERT

Date last updated: Mar 17, 2011

Contact Information

Barbara Miller
Director
Jefferson County Homeland Security & Emergency Management
28 Industrial Blvd.
Suite 101
Kearneysville, WV 25430

(304) 728-3290
bmiller@jeffersoncountywv.org

Council Web Site: http://www.jeffersoncountywv.org/homeland-security.html
Social Media Site: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Jefferson-County-WV-Homeland-Security-and-Emergency-Management/168030169884766

Sponsoring Organization: Jefferson County Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Date Council Established: October 2004

Council Mission:

The mission of Jefferson County 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.

Council Membership

The Public Sector
  • Mayor, City/Town Manager, County/Parish Elected Leader
  • Emergency Management
  • Law Enforcement
  • Fire Service
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Public Health Service
  • Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
  • Emergency Communications (e.g. Alerts/Warning Systems, PSAP / 911 Call Centers)
  • Public Works
  • Public Utilities
  • Other Emergency Responders - Non-Governmental Organizations; Development Authority,
  • Public School System / School Board
  • Community College / Public Universities
  • Transportation
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Control
  • Building Codes and Permits
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Weather Service / NOAA
  • Local Emergency Planning Committees
  • Community Emergency Response Teams
  • Medical Reserve Corps
The Private Sector
  • Privately Owned Critical Infrastructure (e.g. power, transportation)
  • Entertainment / Sports Venues
  • Insurance
  • Banking / Mortgage Institutions
  • Hotel / Tourism
  • Media
The Voluntary and Community Sector
  • American Red Cross
  • Voluntary/Community Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD / COAD)
  • American Radio Relay League (ARRL) / Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) / Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) / other
  • Chamber of Commerce / Jaycees
  • Neighborhood / Community / Homeowners Associations
  • 211 Service
  • Faith or Interfaith-Based Organizations
  • United Way

Public Education and Training Activities

Preparedness Actions

Public Education Materials
  • Local alerts/warnings
  • Protective measures for no-notice hazards
  • Family Emergency Plan
  • Guidance on practicing response (drills)
  • Mitigation measures for property
  • Prevention measures (crime/terrorism)
  • Other - Business Continuity Planning; Volunteer Mobilization Center Training
Training/Demonstrations
  • Family Emergency Plan
  • Guidance on practicing response (drills)
  • Mitigation measures for property
  • Prevention measures (crime/terrorism)
  • Other - Business Continuity Planning; Volunteer Mobilization Center Training

Hazard Types

Public Education Materials
  • All-hazards
  • Crime
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Natural Disasters
  • Terrorism
Training/Demonstrations
  • All-hazards
  • Crime
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Natural Disasters
  • Terrorism

Locations

Public Education Materials
  • Schools
  • Community events
Training/Demonstrations
  • Schools
  • Community events

Targeted Populations

Public Education Materials
  • General public
  • Frail/elderly
  • Pet Owners
  • Diverse Language and Cultures
  • People with Disabilities
Training/Demonstrations
  • General public
  • Frail/elderly
  • Pet Owners

Response Actions

Public Education Materials
  • Continuity of Operations
Training/Demonstrations
  • Continuity of Operations
Outreach methods:
  • Website
  • Social media
  • Printed materials (brochures, flyers)
  • Posters/Displays
  • Radio announcements
  • Television announcements
National Preparedness Month Participation

Volunteer Service

Council supported volunteer programs:
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Volunteer opportunities in specialized areas:
  • Preparedness Education/Outreach Volunteer - Program Name: Volunteer Mobilization Center Training
  • Preparedness Education for Youth - Program Name: Disaster Ready Kids; Fire Safety Month
  • Emergency Management - Program Name: Jefferson County Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Approximately 150 volunteers participated in Council supported activities community-wide in 2010.

Approximately 500 volunteer service hours were completed community-wide in 2010.

Awards and Recognition

Individuals and teams are acknowledged with awards and/or recognition ceremonies.

Areas Served by Council

JEFFERSON (County)