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Friday, September 24, 2010

Skywarn Storm Spotter Class Announced -November 6

The New Castle County Citizen Corps Council will be hosting a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) combined Basic and Advanced Storm Spotter class on Saturday November 6, 2010 from 10:00am – 4:00 pm at the Paul J. Sweeney Public Safety Building located at 3601 N. DuPont Hwy New Castle, DE 19720 in the Community Room. Lunch will be provided. For Directions to the Paul J. Sweeney Public Safety Building go here: http://www2.nccde.org/Buildings/SweeneyPublicSafetyBldg/default.aspx For information the Storm Spotter program go here: http://www.volunteer.noaa.gov/weather_stormspotter.html To register for this FREE class, email: citizencorps@nccde.org with your name, email, and phone number or call (302) 395-2700 by October 28.

Volunteers Needed! September 28th!

Please see the message from New Castle County Department of Community Services below:

Volunteers Needed! Tues. September 28, 8:30am to 12pm
Parking Guides for Job Fair
Rockwood Mansion and Carriage House
610 Shipley Road (Entrance from Washington Street Extension)

Many people are seeking employment so a large turnout is expected.
Volunteers will help guide attendees to parking areas. Training provided at 8:30am.
Dress for the weather and bring emergency vests if available.

ASAP Please Contact: Susan Eggert at seggert@nccde.org or 395-5651.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

New Journal Article Highlights Preparedness

This Article in The New Journal reminds Citizens to Get a Kit, Make a Plan and Be Informed.

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20100921/HEALTH/9210356

September 24, 2010 Citizen Corps Council Meeting Agenda

New Castle County Citizen Corps Council
September 24, 2010 10:00 am
New Castle County
Paul J. Sweeney Public Safety Building
3601 N. DuPont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720

• Welcome and introductions

• Welcome to the Civil Air Patrol

• Review and approval of June 2010 meeting minutes

• NCC Citizen Corps update – Family Preparedness day review
– Upcoming CERT – September 25 and 26
– Funding update

• Open group discussion / new business

• Set action items and agenda for next meeting

• Adjourn

Friday, September 10, 2010

Family Emergency Preparedness Day -Saturday! 11am-3pm Glasgow Park




Come out to Glasgow Park located at the corner of Route 896 and Route 40 for the 6th Annual Family Preparedness Day, this Saturday from 11:00am -3:00pm. Learn ways that your family can be prepared for emergencies. There will be free food, give aways, training, and fun. Jake's Hamburgers and Rita's will be providing food and WSTW 93.7 FM will be broadcasting live.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Honorable Mention - 2010 National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards

New Castle County Citizen Corps received this notification from the National Office of Citizen Corps

New Castle County Citizen Corps Council (DE)

We are writing to let you know that your Council has been selected to receive a 2010 National Citizen Corps Achievement Award HONORABLE MENTION in the category of Outstanding Citizen Corps Council – Serving a Population under 750,000.

Your Council’s efforts to improve community resilience deserve special commendation and we are delighted to recognize your achievements in this critical mission. As an Honorable Mention, your Council will receive a certificate from FEMA and will be promoted on the National Citizen Corps website and in other Citizen Corps materials. Our office will be in contact with you to learn more about your activities and best practices.

The award submissions were all impressive and it was a challenging process to select the finalists and the eventual winner. Thank you again for your application and, more importantly, what you are doing in your community to make our nation safer, stronger, and better prepared to manage any emergency situation.

Sincerely,

The National Office of Citizen Corps
FEMA Community Preparedness Division

Congratulations Washoe County Citizen Homeland Security Council on your win in this category!

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