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| The Caddo-Bossier Citizen Corps was formed in April of 2003 to meet the growing community need for coordinated volunteer efforts in support of disaster preparedness.
The Council is comprised of private and public sector leaders who work to identify preparedness needs, develop specific programs to meet those needs, provide community education, and find the resources to make programs viable .In particular, the Council supports the programs of the Citizen Corps, all of which fall under the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Office of Emergency Preparedness. These programs include Community Emergency Response Teams, Medical Reserve Corps, Volunteers in Police Service, and Neighborhood Watch.
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(9/3/2008) |
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Due to Hurricane Gustav, and our sheltering efforts, CERT Training originally scheduled for September 8th and ICS 300 & 400 classes originally scheduled for September 2-5, 2008, have been cancelled until further notice. Check back for rescheduled dates and times. Thank you. Click here to read more... |
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(12/27/2007) |
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The first CERT Training classes of 2008 have been scheduled. The CERT Training Program is designed to give our responders the skills necessary to respond to any disaster. Click here to read more... |
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(8/21/2006) |
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(7/31/2006) |
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The August CERT Class has been cancelled. Click here to read more... |
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(7/21/2006) |
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If available, emergency services personnel are the best trained and equipped to handle emergencies, and you should use them. However, following a catastrophic disaster, you and the community may be on your own for a period of time because of the size of the area affected, lost communications, and impassable roads. Click here to read more... |
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(6/21/2006) |
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Liz Swaine, Executive Assistant to Shreveport Mayor Keith Hightower, will be honored Thursday, June 22 at 10:30am at the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), 1511 Doctor's Drive, Bossier City, for her efforts in assisting this North Louisiana community during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Swaine was named as a winner of the “2006 Dedication Award” presented by the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association at their annual awards banquet earlier this month. On Thursday, Caddo Bossier Homeland Security Director Sandy Davis will be presenting her with the award plaque. Click here to read more... |
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(6/20/2006) |
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The emergency response of the medical community of Northwest Louisiana to the needs of Hurricane Katrina and Rita evacuees was nothing short of phenomenal. This effort was largely organized “on the fly” but has been widely recognized for its effectiveness by others in our state and around the country.
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(6/20/2006) |
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Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a local, state and federal initiative under the umbrella of Citizen Corps, a component of USA Freedom Corps. The mission of MRC is to support local efforts to utilize medical and health volunteers during emergencies and at other times of community need. Click here to read more... |
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