Personal responsibility: Developing a household preparedness plan and disaster supplies kits, observing home health and safety practices, implementing disaster mitigation measures, and participating in crime prevention and reporting.

Training: Taking classes in emergency preparedness, response capabilities, first aid, CPR, fire suppression, and search and rescue procedures.

Volunteer service: Engaging individuals in volunteer activities that support first responders, disaster relief groups, and community safety organizations. Everyone can do something to support local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, community public health efforts, and the four stages of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, response and recovery efforts.

• Promote and strengthen the Citizen Corps programs at the community level, such as Volunteers in Police Service programs, CERT teams, Medical Reserve Corps units, and Neighborhood Watch groups;
• Provide opportunities for special skills and interests;
• Develop targeted outreach for the community, including special needs groups;
• Provide opportunities of training in first aid and emergency preparedness;
• Organize special projects and community events;
• Encourage cooperation and collaboration among community leaders; and
• Capture smart practices and report accomplishments; and
• Create opportunities for all residents to participate.