Citizen Corps Releases New CERT Videos

Did you know that real CERT Volunteers were used in the recently released CERT videos?

Check out the videos filmed in the National Capital Region at:

http://citizencorps.gov/cert/videos/

And join the discussion with other volunteers on Facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/citizencorps

Consumer Reports Video on Swine Flu Masks

Swine Flu Masks

Swine Flu Music Video

Looking for a disaster psychology course, but

it is not offered in your local community?

First, check out the Red Cross to see when the next Psychological First Aid course is offered.

Another option is the following CERT Disaster Psychology online video.

It's Halloween - Remember to Stay Safe!

Watch more YouTube videos on AOL Video

With all the recent discussion, time for a light video

With all the recent comments, it seemed appropriate to take a step back and realize the value of both sides.

NG2000 - What's That?

The NG2000 Consumer News and Referral Center began in December 2006, and offers product/service news from around the world via global news clippings, blogs, discussion forums, software, opinion pieces, special reports, feature stories, links, e-books, promotional materials and more.

Of interest to Neighbors Helping Neighbors readers is their section on

Volunteer News, Images, and Videos

Thanks to NG2000 for sharing with us your website.

Local Citizen Corps Council Video Now Available

One of the main activities of local Citizen Corps Councils is to increase awareness in the community to help citizens become better prepared and trained to help their fellow neighbors in a major emergency or disaster.

This an example of some of the outreach we did locally.

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cable/channel16/citizen_corps.htm

The video is being shown on the local government television station and can be shared with community groups.

Red Cross makes a difference in disasters and every day!

As we continue with National Preparedness Month 2008, who thought it would be National Call To Action Month.

Recently the local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) website featured a Regional Disaster Coordination Center (RDCC) video showing some of the services that were offered during recent storms through the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area.

Take a few minutes to view the Regional Disaster Coordination Center (RDCC) video.

If you are interested in disaster response, training, public awareness, making a difference in people's lives and want to get your hands dirty, then you should take a few minutes and consider volunteering through your local Red Cross Chapter.

From a local fire with residents displaced to a major disaster, the Red Cross is there!

Many chapters offer DAT (Disaster Action Team) Camp training, which covers:

• Fulfilling Our Mission
• EIS Orientation
• Mass Care
• Client Casework
• Shelter Operations
• Shelter Simulation

Consider getting trained, volunteering and responding through an organization where it all started.

American Red Cross

Unlike other organizations that might take months or years before your training is put to use, gain skills through the Red Cross that you can put to use right away!