While we were sleeping, are they getting ready for the Gulag? Just asking. Volunteers who will be paid, no conscription yet.
We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we’ve set. We’ve got to have a civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded.” Barack Obama, 2008
Homeland Security has announced the creation of a new FEMA corps to tap volunteers (who will be paid for up to 18 months) for disaster/emergency responses. The program is a partnership between FEMA and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), itself managed under the Homeland Security umbrella.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to start with 1,600 volunteers dispatched across the country and specially trained to provide “critical disaster services” during an emergency response. Volunteers are not FEMA employees, but will wear branded uniform clothing and will be directed by FEMA.
Q: Will FEMA Corps Members have identifying clothing?
A: Yes, but joint branding methods have not yet been determined.Q: Are FEMA Corps Members able to drive owned/leased FEMA vehicles?
A: Yes, as determined by mission requirements.Q: What type of Identification will FEMA Corps Members have?
A: They will be issued the Legacy Badge. Specific badges are still being designed
DHS boasts that the entry level positions will prepare these trainees for careers in the ever-bloating disaster response bureaucracy.H/T: Prison Planet
March 20, 2012 at 6:07 pm
One piece at a time they are putting together a frightening puzzle.
March 20, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Play book apparently was written and now we are just carrying it out.
March 19, 2012 at 8:08 pm
We are on the brink I believe, America is being tested like never before, sadly, much of America just doesn’t give a damn..
March 19, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Over their pay grade I fear.
March 19, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Sounds like it was taken straight from the Hugo Chavez play book. Why does all this interest in our security make me feel less secure?
March 19, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Quite a surprise that this is all hitting right now isnt it? I guess they want to make sure to dot all of the i’s and t’s.
March 19, 2012 at 10:22 am
Alright! FEMA gets its own TSA corps. I see disaster zone mandatory strip searches and weapons confiscations in our future!
March 19, 2012 at 10:28 am
I love how they keep refering to “volunteers”. Bye Bye box cutters.
May 26, 2012 at 9:19 pm
i dont care if its every armed member of the us the un or hell at my door demanding my guns they can have them when im out of amo or dead
May 28, 2012 at 9:23 am
Point taken. Thanks for stopping by. Stop by again.
March 19, 2012 at 9:46 am
I was reading with great interest, right up until I saw the source: Prison Planet and Alex Jones…
March 19, 2012 at 9:50 am
If you go to the original documents, it reflects accurately on the advertisement both written and video. I read the FEMA statement– take a look. Forget the messenger.
March 19, 2012 at 8:09 pm
I have said many times, a good story is a good story, no matter WHERE it comes from, and you are right!
March 19, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Texas- I know he has a lot of kooky stuff. But has some good leads. I always check out the source. I was burned once by him!
March 19, 2012 at 8:15 am
The tie-in with Obama’s recent executive order allowing executive control over all US resources?
I’m really getting the heebie jeebies!
March 19, 2012 at 8:28 am
I have not heard that expression in years, but spot on to describe the state of affairs. Timing is interesting isnt it? Yes heebie jeebies