The horrific events of 9/11 were a startling wake-up call to citizens of the United States and much of the free world. People instantly realized that we need to be better prepared to respond to terrorism and indeed, all types of emergencies.

In 2005, the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) called for the forming of regional citizen corps councils in each region of the state to work together to coordinate efforts to provide information regarding preparedness for individuals in the state and encourage them to volunteer and become involved in local citizen corps programs in their communities. As such, the Northern Kentucky Regional Citizen Corps Council was formed and is working to better prepare the Northern Kentucky region.

Citizen Corps Framework
The Northern Kentucky Regional Citizen Corps Council a is affiliated with the Northern Kentucky Area Development District and the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security:  

• Promote Avoid the Panic Campaign
• Support existing Citizen Corp Programs in Northern Kentucky
• Encourage Development of Citizen Corps programs throughout the region
• Provide a network of Citizen Corps program members to discuss issues and concerns

Related Corps programs include:

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)

Neighborhood Watch (NW)

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

Fire Corps

Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS)

You Can Prepare and Participate

Community Preparedness is not the work of any one group. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of every citizen in every community. The Northern Kentucky Regional Citizen Corps Council extends an open invitation to all residents of Northern Kentucky to join in the movement to enhance safety for us all. Specifically, you can prepare and participate by focusing on the following areas:

Make a Plan

Prepare a Kit

Get Involved