Chickasaw Nation AmeriCorps Prepares Oklahomans for Disasters
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The Chickasaw Nation AmeriCorps Program, made possible by a federal grant, focuses on disaster services.
"The overall goal of this program is to teach citizens of all ages how to be better prepared for disasters and emergencies," said
It is a precautionary effort, offering aid and education before floods, wildfires, tornadoes, ice storms and heat waves occur.
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It is important to know that disasters can happen any time and any place. If not prepared, the consequences can be fatal, the agency warns.
Effective mitigation requires an understanding of local risks and an investment in long-term community well-being.
To address these issues, the
Chickasaw Nation AmeriCorps members will work directly with different
In local communities, AmeriCorps members will assist with search and rescue missions, which will include learning to handle a search dog and cutting down trees and limbs for elders after an ice storm or tornado, in addition to other hands-on assistance.
Some members will work with child care facilities daily to teach students emergency response skills such as calling 911, or what to do in case of a fire or earthquake.
At certain locations, including senior centers, veterans' lodges, leadership meetings, and
CNCS includes
The mission and core values of the
Both are people and service centered, she said. CNCS maintains a mission to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. The
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"I look forward to seeing the impact our new AmeriCorps members will have on the communities they serve," Rhynes said.
More than 75,000 Americans across the country participate in AmeriCorps each year. Service positions for half-time members are available through the Chickasaw Nation AmeriCorps Program. Current available positions are based out of
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The program hopes to tap into the ingenuity and can do spirit of Oklahomans to address community safety challenges.
Applications are available at Chickasaw.net/AmeriCorps. Completed applications can be submitted to Rhynes via email at [email protected], and by traditional mail or in person at
Participants must be a citizen of
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