'Citizen Corps' Awaits Funds For Training

Nearly a year after President Bush called for a nationwide network of volunteers who could be mobilized to provide emergency help after a terrorism attack, attempts to recruit and train such volunteers are underway. Peter G. LaPorte, director of the D.C. Emergency Management Agency has identified 600 prospective volunteers and held 85 community meetings to prepare emergency plans in 39 neighborhoods.

Source The Washington Post

Dec. 23, 2002
Nearly a year after President Bush called for a nationwide network of volunteers who could be mobilized to provide emergency help after a terrorism attack, attempts to recruit and train such volunteers are underway. Peter G. LaPorte, director of the D.C. Emergency Management Agency has identified 600 prospective volunteers and held 85 community meetings to prepare emergency plans in 39 neighborhoods.
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