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This program was created following President George W. Bush's 2002 State of the Union address, where he encouraged all citizens to get involved and be prepared to help themselves in the event of any type of emergency. The program falls under the auspices of the National Homeland Security Department and the City of Temecula. For more information visit the National Citizen Corp website.
TCC Mission Statement
“The Temecula Citizen Corps will establish and maintain effective lines of communication between the City’s public safety agencies and the community to promote safety, security, and emergency preparedness for the benefit of all residents.”
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The TCC's primary goal is to provide safety within our community. If you are interested in serving your community and becoming a TCC member, please fill out the Member Interest Form and the membership coordinator will contact you.
The TCC has available positions for those volunteers that can donate more of their time and want to be more involved. If you are interested in one of the available positions please let us know at citizen.corps@cityoftemecula.org.
TCC Council Meetings
Open to the Public
First Wednesday of each month
8:00 AM-10:00 AM
LOCATED AT: Temecula Fire Station 84
30650 Pauba Road, Temecula (Next door to the Temecula Public Library)
February 3, 2010 August 4, 2010
March 3, 2010 September 8, 2010
April 14, 2010 October 6, 2010
May 5, 2010 November 3, 2010
June 2,2010 December 8, 2010
July 7, 2010
Please RSVP to citizen.corps@cityoftemecula.org or (951) 302-4548 if you would like to attend a meeting.
A total of 30 minutes is provided so members of the public may address the Council on items that appear within the Consent Calendar or ones that are not listed on the agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Council on an item which is marked on the Consent Calendar or a matter not filed on the agenda, a yellow “Request to Speak” form should be filled out and filed. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name for the record.
For Council Business matters on the agenda, a “Request to Speak” form must be filed with the TCC office prior to the Council addressing that item. There is a five (5) minute time limit for individual speakers.
Community Emergency Response Team Training
Another great way to become better prepared for an emergency or disaster is to enroll in our CERT Training course. CERT is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number of victims. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own. Through training citizens can manage utilities, put out small fires and treat the three killers by opening the airway, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock. CERT members can provide basic medical aid, search for and rescue victims safely and organize themselves to help mitigate disasters.
CERT Training is a commitment of 20 hours and there is no cost for the training. Only those who successfully complete the practical exercise with hands-on instruction in fire suppression, search and rescue, cribbing and medical will receive a certificate of completion and a CERT disaster readiness kit. All citizens can prepare for a disaster by simply having a Disaster Supply Kit readily available in their home.
Letters to the TCC
Read a testimonial on how CERT Training made a difference in this citizens life.
TCC Safety Trailers and Emergency Preparedness
Contributing to the safety of your community is a great way to give back to the public that has supported your business for so long. This can easily be done by joining forces with the Temecula Citizens Corps. To find out more on how you or your business can get involved in the safety of our community learn how you can become a sponsor of the TCC CERT trailer program!
Neighborhood Watch
Neighborhood Watch is a community crime prevention program that is administered by the Temecula Citizen Corps. For more information on this valuable program check out the Neighborhood Watch information page.
Photos from TCC Events and Training.
Contact the TCC
(951) 302-4548
citizen.corps@cityoftemecula.org
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