Homeland Security Support Program
Background: In 2014, the Post 24 Executive Committee established the Homeland Security Support Program (HSSP) to enhance membership awareness and participation in homeland/hometown security support initiatives. The program fosters community preparedness and resiliency while providing members with important ways to support the community, state and nation.
Some practical ways Post 24 members can support homeland/hometown security support initiatives:
- Volunteer with the Alexandria Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- Volunteer with the Alexandria Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
- Volunteer with the American Red Cross
- Enhance emergency management knowledge by completing free online education and training courses offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Show support for local public safety agencies and officers by attending the annual Post 24 recognition ceremony for outstanding firefighters and law enforcement officers
Some websites to learn more about homeland/hometown security support:
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Citizens Corps: https://www.ready.gov/citizen-corps
- Virginia Department of Emergency Management: https://www.vaemergency.gov/
- Alexandria Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management: https://www.alexandriava.gov/EmergencyManagement
- Alexandria Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): https://www.alexandriava.gov/CERT
- Alexandria Medical Reserve Corps (MRC): https://www.alexandriava.gov/MedicalReserve
- American Red Cross for National Capital Region: https://www.redcross.org/local/washington-dc/volunteer.html
- The American Legion Disaster Preparedness Guide: https://www.legion.org/publications/160967/disaster-preparedness-guide
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute (EMI): https://training.fema.gov/is/
Questions, comments and suggestions are welcome:
Contact the program chairman at Post24HSSP@gmail.com