Mission - '' Harnessing the power of our residents through education and training and making our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to and recovery from acts of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds.''

	News and Upcoming Events Univision is seeking volunteers to assist in a phone bank before, during, and after a hurricane.  If you decide to staff the phone bank DURING a hurricane, you will weather out the storm at Univision.  English and Spanish proficiency is a must.  Interested persons should contact Angela Ramos for more information. The Miami-Dade Citizen Corps Council will be holding its next General Council meeting on Friday, June 27, 2008 (10:30 am - Noon) at MDFR Headquarters- Emergency Operations Center in Doral.  All Council members are urged to attend.  The general public is welcome to come meet Council Members and the organizations/agencies we represent.  Please RSVP to citcorp@miamidade.gov. The next Public Safety Day will be held at the Wal-Mart in Florida City on August 2, 2008 from 10:00 – 2:00 pm. Come out and receive public safety information, meet local first responders, and much more…you can do a little shopping too! See ya’ in Florida City! Volunteers Are you energetic, outgoing, and full of life? Are you interested in helping you community during an emergency? Volunteer with the Miami-Dade County, Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security and the Miami-Dade Citizen Corps Council where you can receive the training, skills, and team environment to help you prepare your community for a disaster. If interested, please send us an email with your name, phone number, and email address. Get involved today!

What is Miami-Dade Citizen Corps?
A component of the President’s USA Freedom Corps, Citizen Corps creates opportunities for individuals to volunteer in their local community.  The Miami-Dade Citizen Corps Council is a way to get people involved in our community and make South Florida safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to all types of disasters.  Citizen Corps is about engaging individuals through education, training, and volunteer service.

The Miami-Dade County, Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security serves as the host agency for the local Citizen Corps.  Through this partnership, the associated Citizen Corps programs, such as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, Citizen’s Crimewatch, Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), and Medical Reserve Corps provide important training and skill development opportunities for all citizens, businesses, and community groups on emergency preparedness and public safety. 

How Can I Help?

The Miami-Dade Citizen Corps is always looking for helpful and energetic volunteers and participants.  You can join one of the excellent programs that suits your interests and/or skill level, or become a member of all the programs!  Join a CERT team, start a neighborhood crimewatch, help your police department, and assist medical personnel- you can do it all!! 

The Miami-Dade Citizen Corps is governed by a General Council, and you or your business/organization can join the Council and help build our group of local partners.  Currently, we have representatives from emergency management, medical professionals, business and industry, neighborhood associations, faith-based groups, and many more- but we need you too!  Get involved today!!