HOLBROOK EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY


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		Holbrook Citizen Corps Council
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For more information, or to join, contact our staff! 781-630-2201 or by email holbrook_ema (at) yahoo.com

H= olbrook has its own CitizenCorps Council. Established= in 2006, the Council acts as the coordinating body for two programs, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and the Volunteers in Police Program (VIP= S). We also help support the Randolph Medical Reserve Corps, which will assist Holbrook during Emergencies.

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A= dditional programs can be started through the Council and may qualify for future gr= ants and other forms of assistance.

Please mark your Calendar!

Holbrook Citizencorps Council will be providing support to l= ocal resident Gene Santorelli as he works with loc= al, state and federal agencies to stage the third Public Safety Day. This eve= nt is scheduled for September 13= , 2008, at Holbrook High School from 10am – 3p= m and will feature numerous vehicles and displays, with helicopters, fire truck= s, police vehicles, disaster trucks, and rescue boats all invited to partici= pate.

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Mission Statement:

“The Holbrook Citizen Corps Council is committed= to developing a spirit of cooperation and partnership with the community. We are dedicated to recruiting, = training, and maintaining a group of talented volunteers who will be participating = in meaningful community safety, security, disaster preparedness, education, = and service programs.”

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The Cit= izenCorps Directors

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T= he Holbrook CitizenCorps Council currently has f= our Directors overseeing the programs:

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Rick Reuss, Council Coordinator and Holbrook Emergency Management Agency Director

Jim MacPherson, Community Representative

Fran McLean, Community Representative

Gene Santorelli, Deputy Director, Holbrook Emergency Management Agency

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A= nyone with an interest in emergency preparedness, whether in an active response, material support, or administrative help is invited to get involved. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join with the Council and help us b= uild the program to meet its full potential. Contact us via email or by phone = for information about meeting dates and locations:

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Donations to the CitizenCorps Council

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T= he CitizenCorps Council has a great many programs that= are of benefit to the community as a whole. We do accept small cash donations= . We also accept other items, such as generators, that are in usable condition= .

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W= e will announce a host of initiatives shortly that will be help from local business owners and residents to bring to reality.

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Of course, the biggest donation that anyone can make is your valuable time!<= o:p>

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Holbrook Community Emergency Response Team=

Mission Statement:

“T= he Holbrook Community Emergency Response Team is committed to developing a spirit of cooperation and partnership with the community. We are dedicated to recruiting, training and maintaining a group of talented volunteers who will be participating in meaningful community disaster preparedness, education, a= nd service programs.”

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Program Details

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T= he CERT program will be training members of the community to take care of themsel= ves and assist others in the community during disasters. The program gives us access to t= rained instructors who will teach the classes, access to training materials, and make us eligible for state and local grants.

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A= s part of the CERT, individuals who have been trained in the program will be abl= e to participate in team building exercises designed to keep their skills fresh and maintain their interest in family and community disaster preparedness. Remaining as = an active volunteer for the Holbrook Emergency Management Agency is not requ= ired to attend the training.

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Ø The CERT program is open to all residents and non-residents. Participants must be 18 or older= , and have an interest in disaster preparedness, be willing to work as part of a team, and follow our established chain of command.

Ø Residents may also take the training for their own education and n= ot remain as a part of the team.

Ø Individuals age 14 or older may participate in the program with parental permission and at the discretion of the Citizencorps Directors

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Holbrook Volunteers

in Police Program

Mission Statement

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“ The Holbrook Volunteer’s in Police Program is committed to developing a spirit of cooperation and partnership with the community. We are dedicated to recruiting, training, and maintaining a = group of talented volunteers who will be participating in meaning community safety, security and service programs.”

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Program Details

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The VIPS program allows the sworn members of the auxiliary police the opportunity to network with other volunteer members of auxiliary or professional police departments, access to training materials, as well = as making the department eligible to apply for state and federal grants.

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S= ee the page on the Auxiliary Police for more information!

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Medical Reserve Corps

Randolph, Holbrook, Avon, Stoughton

T= he Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) P= rogram strengthens communities by helping medical, public health and other volunteers offer their expertise throughout the year as well as during local emergencies and other times of community need. MRC volunteers work in coordination with existing local emergency response programs and also supplement existing community public health initiatives, such as outreach and prevention, immunization program= s, blood drives, case management, care planning, and other efforts. The MRC program is administered by HHS.

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See the page about the Randolph Medical Reserve Corps for information on how Holbrook participates, and how to join!!

Other Programs sponsored by the National Citizens Corps Progr= am

The Fire Corps promotes the use of citizen advocates to enhance the capacity of resource-constrained fire and rescue departments at all levels: volunteer, combination, and career. Citizen advocates can assist local fire departme= nts in a range of activities including fire safety outreach, youth programs, = and administrative support. Fire Corps provides resources to assist fire and rescue departments in creating opportunities for citizen advocates and promotes citizen participation. Fire Corps is funded through DHS and is managed and implemented through a partnership between the National Volunt= eer Fire Council, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

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Holbrook currently does not participate in this program. Check back in the future for more information!

USAonWatch (UOW)-Neighborhood Watch works to provide information, training and resources = to citizens and law enforcement agencies throughout the country. In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Neighborhood Watch programs have expanded beyond their traditional crime prevention role to help neighborhoods focu= s on disaster preparedness, emergency response and terrorism awareness. USAonWatch-Neighborhood Watch is administered by the National Sheriffs' Association in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice.

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Holbrook currently does not participate in this program. Check back in the future for more information!

The Fire Corps, and the USAonWatch (UOW)-Neighborhood Watch are two program= s that the Holbrook Citizens Corps Council currently does not participate in. If there is enough interest, ava= ilable resources, and support from town departments, the Holbrook Citizens Corps Council could consider bringing these programs here.

For more informat= ion, or to join, contact our staff!

781-630-2201 or by email holbrook_ema (at) yahoo.com<= /span>