Citizen Corps (http://www.citizencorps.gov/) is a federal best practice, designed to integrate government and community resources in partnership for all-hazards preparedness. The Palo Alto/Stanford CCC is our local coordinating body for all activity related to emergency planning and homeland security. The CCC is a clearing house for information and best practices, as an advisory body to the City Manager and, therefore, integral to the Emergency Services Council (ESC) of the City.
The mission of the Palo Alto/Stanford CCC is to harness the power of individuals, businesses, and organizations through education, training and volunteer service to make communities resilient, safe, strong, and prepared to respond to and recover from threats of the following:
According to Council Resolution No. 8974, the responsibilities of the CCC include:
Involving the community in prevention, preparedness, response, and mobilizing the community in a large-scale disaster
Identifying ways the community’s volunteer resources can help meet the needs of its first responders
Coordinating with neighborhoods to design a systemic approach to educate the public and encourage CCC participation
Offer citizens new and existing volunteer opportunities, educational information, and training courses to address crime, terrorism, and natural or man made disasters
Recognizing all activities that promote prevention, preparedness, and response training
Organizing special projects and community events to promote CCC activities and recruiting volunteers to participate
Fostering a feeling of mutual support by working with CCC in neighboring communities capturing innovative practices
